Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
The official link goes to evisa.immigration.gov.ng. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Nigeria entry rules for Australian citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Nigeria e-Visa (Short Visit Visa - Tourism; Visiting and Business classes also available) |
| Stay | 30 days (Tourism e-Visa, single entry; not extendable) |
| Validity | Single entry |
| When to apply | Apply online before travel; allow time for approval by email |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for an Australian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Nigeria entry requirements.
The details for an Australian passport.
Visa on arrival is no longer available: apply online before travel through the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal. Tourism e-Visa: 30 days, single entry, no work and no extensions (Visiting and Business single-entry e-Visas are also 30 days). Typical documents: passport valid 6+ months with at least 2 blank visa pages, two photos, return ticket, proof of funds, hotel booking or host address. Holders of a valid Nigerian residence permit (CERPAC/Green Card) need no visa. Complete the online Landing Card before arrival and the Exit Card before departure (lecard.immigration.gov.ng; mandatory for all passengers). Fee is shown at payment (not published by NIS).
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).
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.
The short answers.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Yes. Australian citizens apply online for the Nigeria e-Visa (Short Visit Visa - Tourism; Visiting and Business classes also available) before travelling for stays of 30 days (Tourism e-Visa, single entry; not extendable).
How long can Australian citizens stay in Nigeria?
30 days (Tourism e-Visa, single entry; not extendable). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Australian citizens apply?
Apply online before travel; allow time for approval by email.
Where do Australian citizens apply?
On the official site, evisa.immigration.gov.ng. 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.