Hungary→Nigeria
Hungary to Nigeria
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent and a documented return flight when travelling to Nigeria.
What should I do before I travel?
Apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for entry. You can make the application through Nigeria’s embassy or consulate services in Hungary, so you do not need to leave the country to apply.
Ensure your passport or temporary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. Prepare proof of yellow fever vaccination, as that vaccination is mandatory for entry. Travel insurance is recommended but not required for entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel from Hungary to Nigeria?
A visa is required for Hungarian ordinary passport holders travelling to Nigeria for tourism. You must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) and apply online in advance.
What type of permission do I need to enter Nigeria?
The permission you must obtain is an electronic visa (e-visa). You must apply for that e-visa online in advance.
What passport validity do I need?
You must have a passport (ordinary passport or temporary passport) that is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Nigeria.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Nigeria?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry to Nigeria. You must have the required yellow fever vaccination documentation.
Do I need to register when I arrive in Nigeria?
You must complete arrival registration online and at the border. The online registration is done at https://lecard.immigration.gov.ng.
What do minors need to enter Nigeria?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent and a documented return flight when travelling to Nigeria.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Get the required vaccinations
Yellow Fever
- 4
- 5Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent and Documented Return Flight
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Nigeria — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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