🇶🇦 Qatar visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Nigerian citizens need an e-visa for Qatar, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Nigeria passport holders
Before traveling to Qatar, Nigerian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Qatar government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Qatar immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Nigerian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (26 visa-free, 16 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Qatar is not among them — it is one of the 111 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Qatari citizens traveling to Nigeria face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Western Asia as a whole, 1 of 17 destinations are open to Nigerian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Qatar
- Capital
- Doha
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Qatari riyal (ر.ق)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Nigerian citizens need an e-visa for Qatar, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Nigerian citizens apply online for entry to Qatar?
Yes. Qatar offers an online e-visa for Nigeria passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Qatar?
The currency in Qatar is the Qatari riyal (ر.ق). The capital city is Doha.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Nigerian citizens traveling to Qatar. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Qatar embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.