You need a visa for Nigeria if you have a Haitian passport

These visas exist for Nigeria, but they cannot be applied for online with Haitian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Haitian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Yes. Haitian citizens need a visa for Nigeria. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Nigeria may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Invitation letter from host or company
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Haitian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Haitian passport holders entering Nigeria as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of accommodation
Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in Nigeria. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, the host must be a Nigerian status holder or a legal resident.
Nigeria Immigration Service Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Nigeria
Travelers are required to show proof of a ticket for entry and exit from Nigeria if traveling by air.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Nigeria; -Foreign nationals residing in Nigeria.
Nigeria Immigration Service Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Mandatory travel declaration before entering Nigeria
All travelers entering Nigeria must complete a Travel Declaration (Landing Card) to pre-process their arrival by providing travel and passport details. Travelers must complete this form online. Landing cards are processed instantly, and travelers will receive a QR code and email upon completion. Travelers are also required to complete an exit card when departing Nigeria.
- This requirement does not apply to: -Nigerian passport holders.
Government of Nigeria Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Mandatory travel declaration before exiting Nigeria
All travelers exiting Nigeria must complete a travel declaration (exit card) to pre-process their departure by providing travel and passport details. Travelers must complete this form online. Exit cards are processed instantly, and travelers will receive a QR code and email upon completion. Travelers are also required to complete an arrival card (landing card) when entering Nigeria.
- This requirement does not apply to: -Nigerian passport holders.
Government of Nigeria Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Nigeria. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Nigeria. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Nigeria Immigration Service Last checked 2026-07-17
Required
Mandatory health declaration before entering Nigeria
All travelers entering Nigeria must complete the Nigeria Health Declaration Form to provide their health and travel details. Travelers can complete the form online before departure. Travelers who don't complete the form online will be provided with a paper version upon arrival in Nigeria. After submission, travelers receive a copy of the completed form by email and can also download it directly.
Government of Nigeria Last checked 2026-07-17
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Nigeria
Travelers should consider: -Yellow Fever vaccination; -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Nigeria Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Nigeria
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Nigeria.
Last checked 2026-07-17
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Nigeria.
Last checked 2026-07-17
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Nigeria if staying in the airport is less than 48 hours.
- International travelers who want to enter Nigeria for a maximum of 7 days before proceeding to the onward journey must have a transit visa. All international travelers in transit must have an onward ticket. Visit the government website to check other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-19