Malaysia passport → Nigeria

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

Malaysian passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Nigeria at a glance

Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN)
Languages: English
Calling code: +234
Region: Western Africa

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Nigeria for other passports

MalaysiaeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StateseVisa90 days
United KingdomeVisa90 days
United Arab EmirateseVisa90 days
ChinaeVisa90 days
SingaporeeVisa90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
PhilippineseVisa90 days
CanadaeVisa90 days

Nearby in Western Africa for Malaysian passport holders

BeninVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival30 days
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Malaysian passport holders need an eVisa for Nigeria for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Nigeria?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can Malaysian citizens get a visa on arrival in Nigeria?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Malaysian citizens visit without a visa?

161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Malaysia passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens (edited 9 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Nigeria before you travel.