Romania→Nigeria
Romania to Nigeria
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel you must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa can also be obtained through a Nigerian embassy or consulate. Nigeria maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you may complete an application there without leaving the country.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry. A passport is the accepted travel document for this route.
Yellow fever and polio vaccinations are mandatory for travel to Nigeria; ensure you have the required vaccinations before you travel.
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
Arrival registration is required and must be completed online at https://lecard.immigration.gov.ng.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Nigeria with a Romanian passport?
Romanian citizens must obtain a visa to enter Nigeria; the required type for a tourist trip is an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for in advance.
How do I apply for the visa I need?
The electronic visa (e-visa) must be applied for online in advance; you can also obtain the permission through an embassy or consulate if preferred.
What travel document and passport validity do I need?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Nigeria; the accepted travel document for entry is a passport.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Nigeria?
Yellow fever and polio vaccinations are mandatory for travellers to Nigeria; you must have the required vaccinations before travel.
Is there any registration I must complete when I arrive in Nigeria?
Arrival registration in Nigeria is required and must be completed online at https://lecard.immigration.gov.ng.
Can I apply for the e-visa while I am still in Romania?
You may apply for the e-visa online or at a Nigerian embassy or consulate; Nigeria maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania so you can complete an application without leaving the country.
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 and Polio
- 4
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and 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 knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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