Nigeria passport → Seychelles
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for the Seychelles, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa-free (90 days).
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Seychelles at a glance
- Capital
- Victoria
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee (SCR)
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Calling code
- +248
- Region
- Eastern Africa
SC4.6°S · 55.7°EPhoto: Tobi 87 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSeychelles for other passports
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days- NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Nigerian passport holders
KenyaVisa-free60 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
UgandaVisa on arrival
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Seychelles?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for the Seychelles, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in the Seychelles?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in the Seychelles?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?
42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.