Nigeria passport → Thailand

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

eVisa (apply online)

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

Apply on the official site: thaievisa.go.th

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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Thailand at a glance

Capital: Bangkok
Currency: Thai baht (THB)
Languages: Thai
Calling code: +66
Region: South-eastern Asia

Read the Thailand travel guide →

This is a photo of a monument in Thailand identified by the ID

TH15.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Temples at dawn, islands by afternoon, street food all nightGrand Palace and Wat Pho · Old City temples · Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay

Thailand for other passports

IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free60 days
ChinaVisa-free60 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa-free60 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa-free60 days

Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Nigerian passport holders

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

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

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

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Thailand?

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 Thailand?

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.