🇳🇬 Nigeria visa requirements for Romanian citizens
Romanian citizens need an e-visa for Nigeria, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Romania passport holders
Before traveling to Nigeria, Romanian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Nigeria 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 Nigeria immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Romanian passport ranks #39 worldwide, opening 158 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (118 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 6 with an eTA). Nigeria is not among them — it is one of the 18 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Nigerian citizens traveling to Romania face a different rule: visa required.
Across Western Africa as a whole, 9 of 16 destinations are open to Romanian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Nigeria
- Capital
- Abuja
- Region
- Western Africa
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (₦)
- Languages
- English
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Frequently asked questions
Do Romanian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Romanian citizens need an e-visa for Nigeria, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Romanian citizens apply online for entry to Nigeria?
Yes. Nigeria offers an online e-visa for Romania passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
The currency in Nigeria is the Nigerian naira (₦). The capital city is Abuja.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Romanian citizens traveling to Nigeria. 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 Nigeria embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.