Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

e-Visa. Apply online before you fly and carry the approval — no embassy visit, but do it in advance. Always verify current rules with the official embassy before you travel.

When is the best time to visit Nigeria?

The most comfortable months are typically Jan · Jun · Dec, based on climate normals.

How far is Nigeria from India?

Nigeria is roughly 7,450 km from Delhi — about a 10-hour non-stop flight.

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Nigeria visa for Indians — e-Visa — Raahi

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Nigeria

e-Visa

Boarding pass · Raahi

From

DEL

Apply online before you fly and carry the approval — no embassy visit, but do it in advance.

Passenger

Nigeria

Flight

~10h · 7,450km

Best window

Jan · Jun · Dec

₹1,000 buys

14,238 NGN

Destination

Nigeria

Should you choose Nigeria?

A passport-first decision desk — tune the month and trip length

Raahi fit score

71Worth a look

Balances entry ease, Jul climate, value profile, flight effort and India-friendly payments.

Entry76

Weather88

Value58

Flight44

Set your travel window

Trip lengthIdeal · 27°C · 173mm rain

Best for

online-first entry

Think twice if

you only have a very short break

Price this trip with real dates

Flight and hotel costs depend on your exact dates, route, room and traveller count. Raahi deliberately does not turn a distance or a generic daily band into a price.

Estimate with live prices →

The live estimator combines current flight and hotel offers for your dates before you book.

Entry-friction timeline

e-Visa

Prepare online before departure; do not leave it to airport day.

1Confirm the official online application route.
2Apply before travel and save the approval offline.
3Carry passport, onward ticket and any requested proof at boarding.

Build a document checklist →

Month-by-month decision table

Climate normals; demand is an editorial signal, not live pricing.

Flight reality

No non-stop route appears in our route snapshot; plan for a connection.

~10h non-stop flying from Delhi · 7,450 km straight-line

First-timer confidence

68/100

Based on entry effort, flight length, payments and your selected month—not a safety rating.

Carry an international card and local cash plan.

Accommodation reality

Before booking, test a listing’s claimed walk time, review patterns and photos against open-map evidence.

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Make it a wider trip

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Live watchlist

Visa record: refreshed from the passport dataset daily. No category change against Raahi’s tracked baseline.

Travel advice: the official UK FCDO advisory further down this brief is checked daily when available.

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Nigeria needs an e-visa for Indian passports

Apply online before you fly, through the official government portal only.

⚠ Only use the official government portal (find it via the country's embassy). Lookalike sites overcharge for the same visa — check the domain before you pay.

How to get in

1Apply online for the e‑visa before you book or confirm travel plans
2Print the e‑visa approval and keep a copy for your records
3Pack your passport and ensure the e‑visa approval is accessible on arrival
4Arrive in Nigeria and present the approved e‑visa approval and passport to immigration officials

The fine print — documents, pitfalls & local tips (tap to open)

Typically bring

Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity
Printed e‑visa approval letter
Return or onward ticket evidence
Proof of sufficient funds or accommodation confirmation
Travel insurance covering health and repatriation

Watch out for

Assuming an e‑visa is automatically granted; it must be obtained through the official portal before departure
Losing the printed approval may cause entry denial
Not verifying the e‑visa approval details match your passport information
Overlooking travel insurance requirements

Good to know

Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN); exchange is common but rates may vary
Language: English is the official language for business and travel
Connectivity: Mobile coverage is widespread in major cities, but connectivity can be spotty in rural areas
Safety basics: stay alert in crowded places, keep valuables secure, and follow local advisories

Dataset value: e-visa · guidance explained by AI — verify official sources before you travel.

Official advisory · Nigeria

Updated 13 Jul 2026

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Full UK FCDO advice

Getting there from India

Delhi → Nigeria: ~10h non-stop · 7,450 km

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Find lowest fare

No non-stop India route appears in the current route snapshot. Check the live desk for available direct fares.

Route snapshot, not a live timetable. Confirm schedules and fares before booking.

Live trip estimate

Flight + stay, grounded in current offers

Delhi · 1 traveller · 1 room

Fly outCheck out

Uses live flight offers and live hotel inventory. INR subtotal uses the current mid-market USD/INR rate; it excludes return flights, food, transfers, taxes or fees not in the provider total, and can change before checkout.

Live stays

Hotel rates for your dates

No daily-budget guesswork

🗓️ When to visit

Open-Meteo · ERA5 2021–2023

Sweet spotJanuary · 30°CDecember · 30°CJune · 29°C

The best time to visit Nigeria is during December and January, when daytime highs stay around 30 °C, lows are comfortable, there is virtually no rainfall, and the comfort score tops the chart at 93/100.

Best window

December – January

Shoulder tip

May offers good comfort (85/100) with only 91 mm of rain and fewer crowds than the peak New Year and Christmas periods.

Maybe skip

Avoid August and September; rainfall peaks at 206 mm and 194 mm respectively, reducing outdoor activities.

Expect large crowds and higher prices around New Year's Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Pack light, breathable clothing for daytime heat and a lightweight rain jacket for the brief rainy spells in early summer.
Carry an umbrella or raincoat for the occasional showers in April‑May and August‑September.

🎉 Public holidays (2026)

Jan · New Year's DayApr · Good FridayApr · Easter MondayMay · Workers' DayMay · Children's DayJun · Democracy Day

Comfort is a travel guide from climate averages, not a forecast · timing notes explained by AI. Always check current conditions before booking.

What to pack

Clothing

Tech & power

Health

Documents & money

Built from this destination’s climate, plugs & vibe — tick as you pack.

Staying connected in Nigeria

eSIM, local SIM, or roam on your Indian number

eSIM — easiest

Buy before you fly and activate on landing — no shop, no swapping. Works on most phones since the iPhone XS / recent Android. Providers: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad.

Nigeria eSIMs

Local SIM — cheapest

Best value for longer stays. Grab a prepaid tourist SIM at the airport or a carrier store — carry your passport (needed to register).

Roam on your Indian SIM

Simplest — keep your number. Activate an international-roaming pack (activating abroad is costlier).

Your money in Nigeria

💱 Quick converter

You spend (₹)

You get (NGN)

14,238

Indicative mid-market rate — not a transaction rate.

Pay like home in Nigeria

UPI

UPI QR payments

○ Not live yet

RuPay cards

○ Not live yet

UPI and RuPay aren't live here yet — carry an international debit/credit card and some local cash for small spends.

Acceptance changes as NPCI adds corridors — confirm at the point of sale.

Money & forex in Nigeria

Forex card, cash & cards — the cheapest ways to spend

Forex card — best value

Load ₹ into USD/EUR before you flyat a locked rate — no ~3.5% card markup, works at ATMs & shops. NGN usually isn't loadable, so carry a USD/EUR card and withdraw NGN locally.

BookMyForex Niyo

Cash

Buy NGN or USD from an authorised dealer in India (your bank, BookMyForex) before travel — it beats airport rates. Abroad, use bank ATMs and skip airport exchange counters.

How “home” Nigeria feels

Nigeria feels lively and bustling, with a warm hospitality that can remind you of Indian markets and street scenes. The rhythm of music and communal gatherings can give an Indian traveller a sense of familiar festivity.

Indian community

≈ 40,035 of Indian origin

A well‑established Indian community lives mainly in Lagos and Abuja, running businesses and cultural groups.

Veg / Jain food

Vegetarian meals are common in restaurants, and many hotels can cater to Jain preferences if you request no root vegetables.

Indian food

Indian restaurants are scattered across Lagos and Abuja, and larger supermarkets stock lentils, spices and ghee for home cooking.

Places of worship

You’ll find Hindu temples in Lagos, a Sikh gurdwara in Abuja, as well as churches and mosques catering to the diverse Indian faiths.

Safe & healthy in Nigeria

Major cities are generally safe for tourists who stay alert and use reputable transport.

Health

Drink bottled or filtered water and avoid ice cubes in street drinks.
Ask your doctor about routine vaccinations like yellow fever and typhoid before travel.
Stay hydrated and protect against heat; use sunscreen and light clothing.

Watch for

Overpriced taxi fares – agree on a price or use rideshare apps.
Fake guide offers at popular sites – verify credentials before paying.
Currency exchange scams – use banks or authorized exchange bureaus.

Solo / women

Travel in groups or use trusted transport after dark.
Dress modestly, especially in conservative areas, to respect local norms.

General guidance, explained by AI — confirm health needs with a doctor and safety with official advisories before you travel.

Time it with a festival

Eyo Festival

late December to early January

A colorful masquerade celebration in Lagos that showcases Yoruba culture and draws large crowds.

Durbar Festival (Abuja)

late November

Traditional horse parades and royal pageantry in the capital, offering a glimpse of northern Nigerian heritage.

Calabar Carnival

late December

West Africa’s biggest street carnival with music, dance and vibrant costumes, perfect for a festive mood.

Lagos Jazz Festival

early March

International and local jazz acts perform across Lagos venues, appealing to music lovers.

Ask about Nigeria

Grounded in this page's data — visa, timing, money, safety

Answers are grounded in this page’s data and won’t invent fees, dates or numbers. General info — verify official sources before you travel.

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On arrival

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Straight-line distance between capitals — a rough sense of how close, not a route.

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Evidence ledger · Nigeria

What Raahi used, when it was last refreshed, and what it cannot promise

Entry category ↗Passport-index dataset for the Indian passport · refreshed daily Climate timing ↗Open-Meteo · ERA5 2021–2023 Official safety advice ↗UK FCDO summary when available · refreshed daily

Source data supports Raahi’s recommendations; it does not replace the destination’s immigration authority, airline or live booking provider.

Important — verify before you travel

Raahi presents visa and entry information for the Indian passport compiled from public datasets. This is general information for planning, not legal or immigration advice.

Visa rules, fees, and processing times change frequently and without notice, and the underlying data can be outdated, incomplete, or wrong. Requirements also depend on your specific situation — purpose of travel, length of stay, past travel history, and connecting/transit countries.

Before you book or travel, always confirmwith the destination country's official embassy, consulate, or immigration website, and with your airline. Raahi holds no responsibility for travel decisions made using this information.

🇳🇬Nigeria

Should you choose Nigeria?

Getting there from India

Flight + stay, grounded in current offers

Hotel rates for your dates

🗓️ When to visit

What to pack

Staying connected in Nigeria

eSIM — easiest

Local SIM — cheapest

Roam on your Indian SIM

Your money in Nigeria

Pay like home in Nigeria

Money & forex in Nigeria

Forex card — best value

Cash

How “home” Nigeria feels

Safe & healthy in Nigeria

Time it with a festival

Ask about Nigeria

Pair Nigeria with…

Nigeria through travellers' eyes

Evidence ledger · Nigeria

Important — verify before you travel

Regular cards

Nigeria through travellers' eyes

🗓️ When to visit

How “home” Nigeria feels

Safe & healthy in Nigeria

Time it with a festival

Nigeria