Nigeria passport → Saudi Arabia
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, Green Card, UK visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa.visitsaudi.com
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Nigerian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get eVisa90 days instead:
- US visa
- US Green Card
- UK visa
- UK residence permit
- Schengen visa
- EU / Schengen residence
Used US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, or permanent residence of the US, UK or an EU state. Multiple-entry eVisa valid one year, stays up to 90 days.
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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- Saudi riyal (SAR)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +966
- Region
- Western Asia
Saudi Arabia for other passports
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required- NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Asia for Nigerian passport holders
Common questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Saudi Arabia?
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 Saudi Arabia?
Not under the standard rules.
Is Saudi Arabia easier for Nigerian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, EU residence, Nigerian citizens get e-visa for up to 90 days. Used US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, or permanent residence of the US, UK or an EU state. Multiple-entry eVisa valid one year, stays up to 90 days.
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.