Nigeria visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Nigerian Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 60 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ethiopia citizens visiting Nigeria are granted visa on arrival through a pre-visa application for a stay of up to 60 days.
  • Citizens are required to obtain an approval letter on arrival before proceeding to Nigeria.
  • The application should not exceed the validity of On Arrival Approval of 14 days before traveling to the country.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • Amendment pages at the back of the passport are not suitable for Nigeria visas.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Nigeria with a recent bank statement must be provided.
  • The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lagos, Nigeria is 5 hours, 21 minutes and from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Abuja, Nigeria is 4 hours, 49 minutes.
  • Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Nigeria.
  • Children under the age of 16, not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian.
  • Visitors must provide proof of travel arrangements including a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round trip travel to Nigeria and onward flight.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
  • Visitors are required to present a proof of Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • Visitors cannot depart the country without presenting entry stamps to the immigration authorities.
  • Transportation within Nigeria can be made through buses, minivans, taxis, rickshaws, trains and ferries.
  • Nigeria has a varied landscape. The far south is defined by its tropical rain-forest climate, Coastal plains are found in both the southwest and the southeast. The Eastern part and a little portion of the North is made up of freshwater swamp and rain-forest while the rest of the North is made up of desert lands.
  • Nigeria has a tropical climate with two seasons, a wet season from April through October and a dry season from November through March with June being the month with the highest amount of rainfall and degree of humidity.
  • Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
  • The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by 250 ethnic groups, of which the four largest are the Fulani, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
  • The official language of Nigeria is the Nigerian English.
  • Nigeria also has a wide array of unexploited mineral resources which include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, tin, iron ore, limestone, niobium, lead and zinc.
  • Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Christianity and Islam being the most widely professed religions.
  • Tourism in Nigeria centres largely on events, due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
  • The surrounding areas around Calabar and Cross River state in Lagos is believed to have the largest diversity of butterflies in the world.
  • Nigeria has the longest bridge in Africa, The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
  • Places of interest may include the Tafawa Balewa Square(Lagos), Yankari Games Reserve (Bauchi), Obudu Cattle Ranch(Crossriver), The Nike Art Gallery, Freedom Park Lagos and the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Nigeria?

Nigeria is a relatively safe country to visit. Travellers are advised to avoid travelling to the Northern areas of the country due to high threats of terrorist activities by the Islamic extremist group known as Boko Haram.

When is the best time to visit Nigeria?

The best time to go to Nigeria is during the November to January dry season. 

What is the most populous city in Nigeria?

Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria and in the whole of Africa. It was formerly the country's capital and currently the economic district and one of the main tourists' destinations.