Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Philippines?
The official link goes to evisa.gov.ph. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Philippines entry rules for Nigerian citizens.
| Verdict | Visa needed before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Temporary visitor visa 9(a) (e-Visa where the Philippine post covering the applicant offers it, otherwise via the Philippine Embassy in Abuja) |
| Stay | Up to 59 days (temporary visitor 9(a)), as granted |
| Validity | Single or multiple entry (validity as issued) |
| When to apply | At least 1 month: e-Visa processing 7-12 working days (single entry) or 15-21 working days (multiple entry) |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Philippines entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Philippines eTravel on etravel.gov.ph for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Nigerian passport.
Nigeria is not on the DFA visa-free list, so Nigerians are visa-required nationals (corrects first pass, which recorded 'evisa'). Whether the e-Visa portal accepts applicants under the Abuja post's jurisdiction was not confirmed; use the portal's 'Check if you need visa' tool or ask the embassy. e-Visa fees are non-refundable and paid by bank transfer; the authorised stay on an e-Visa cannot be extended.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months' validity. US State Dept: 6 months beyond the end of the planned stay; FCDO: 6 months after arrival; Smartraveller: at least 6 months. Indian visa-free visitors: 6 months beyond the stay (DFA policy). Safest: 6 months beyond departure.
Recent changes in Philippines.
- 2025-06-08 — Visa-free entry for Indian nationals: 14 days (non-extendable, non-convertible), or 30 days with a valid US/Japan/Australia/Canada/Schengen/Singapore/UK visa or residence permit.
- 2025-07-01 — 14-day visa-free entry for Taiwan passport holders introduced (initially to 30 Jun 2026).
- 2025-11-03 — Philippine eVisa for residents of mainland China resumed via VFS Global: CNY 380 visa fee plus CNY 98 service fee (secondary source).
The short answers.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Philippines?
Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to the Philippines.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Philippines?
Up to 59 days (temporary visitor 9(a)), as granted. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Nigerian citizens apply?
At least 1 month: e-Visa processing 7-12 working days (single entry) or 15-21 working days (multiple entry).
Where do Nigerian citizens apply?
On the official site, evisa.gov.ph. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Philippines 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.