Taiwanese passport · Nigeria · checked 2026-10-11

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

The short answerYes. Taiwanese citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Nigeria. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to boca.gov.tw. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

Nigeria entry rules for Taiwanese citizens.

VerdictVisa needed before you fly
DocumentNigeria visa: paper visa from the Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan (recommended) or Nigeria e-Visa
Feee-Visa about USD 220 (per Taiwan BOCA); paper visa fee not published
StayPer visa issued (Tourism e-Visa: 30 days, single entry)
When to applyApply well ahead; BOCA warns e-Visa approval times are unpredictable
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Taiwanese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Nigeria entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Taiwanese passport.

CORRECTED from e-Visa/unverified: Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs says the Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan (12F, No. 48, Sec. 2, Shuangshi Rd, Banqiao, New Taipei; tel 02-2250-1118) issues visit visas to ROC nationals and recommends applying there for a paper visa. ROC nationals can also use the Nigeria e-Visa (launched May 2025), but after paying about USD 220 there is no dedicated contact point to follow up and approval timing is unpredictable. Visa on arrival is no longer available. Complete the online Landing Card and Exit Card (BOCA: within 3 days before entering and before leaving) at lecard.immigration.gov.ng. Nigeria does not recognise Taiwan diplomatically.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival (Canada: 6 months beyond expected departure - safest to follow).

What changed

Recent changes in Nigeria.

  • 2025-05-01 — Online Landing and Exit Cards became mandatory for all passengers entering or leaving Nigeria.
  • 2025 — Visa on arrival discontinued; short-visit visas (tourism, business, visiting, transit) now issued as e-Visas through the NIS portal.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Yes. Taiwanese citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Nigeria.

How much does it cost for Taiwanese citizens?

e-Visa about USD 220 (per Taiwan BOCA); paper visa fee not published. Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.

How long can Taiwanese citizens stay in Nigeria?

Per visa issued (Tourism e-Visa: 30 days, single entry). Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Taiwanese citizens apply?

Apply well ahead; BOCA warns e-Visa approval times are unpredictable.

Where do Taiwanese citizens apply?

On the official site, boca.gov.tw. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Nigeria visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.