Uganda passport → Nigeria
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Nigeria at a glance
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +234
- Region
- Western Africa
Nigeria for other passports
- UgandaVisa on arrival90 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 Ugandan passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Common questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Nigeria?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Ugandan citizens visit without a visa?
63 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Uganda passport ranks #66 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ugandan citizens (edited 16 Jul 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.