Mauritius passport → Nigeria

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Visa on arrival

Mauritian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa (90 days).

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.

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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

MauritiusVisa on arrival
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 Mauritian passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
Guinea-BissauVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa

Common questions

Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Mauritian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Mauritian citizens stay in Nigeria?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

How many countries can Mauritian citizens visit without a visa?

124 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Mauritius passport ranks #31 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.