Nigeria passport → Philippines

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

eVisa (apply online)

Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for the Philippines. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa required.

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) 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.

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Philippines at a glance

Capital: Manila
Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
Languages: English, Filipino
Calling code: +63
Region: South-eastern Asia

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Philippines for other passports

IndiaVisa-free14 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaVisa-free14 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa-free30 days
NigeriaeVisa
CanadaVisa-free30 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Nigerian passport holders

CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
MalaysiaeVisa14 days
ThailandeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
BruneiVisa required
IndonesiaVisa required
LaosVisa required

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Nigerian passport holders need an eVisa for the Philippines. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in the Philippines?

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 Philippines?

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 #83 of 93 (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.