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Nigeria passport to United States
Nigeria passport holders need a visa for United States, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- United States lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Nigeria is not one of them.
- Nigeria passports get “Visa required” at 109 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United States passports get “eVisa” in Nigeria.
Nearby passports travelling to United States
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec51 × 51 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
NigeriaUnited States- Typical duration
- 11.9 hours
- From
- LOS
- To
- ATL · IAH · JFK
Airlines Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, World Scale Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Nigeria
Country profile
Capital
Abuja
Population
223.8 million
Area
923,768 km²
Currency
Nigerian naira NGN
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.6%
Ethnic groups · 2018
- Hausa30%
- other24.9%
- Yoruba15.5%
- Igbo15.2%
- Fulani6%
- Tiv2.4%
- Other6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
JFK · MIA · LAX · ORD
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Manhattan
Nigeria · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Nigeria passport need a visa for United States?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check United States immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United States typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a United States mission.
What about a United States passport entering Nigeria?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for United States as a visitor?
B-1/B-2 or ESTA：ESTA usually 90 days; B visas often 6 months。VWP passports use ESTA. Others file DS-160, pay, and interview at a mission.