Nigeria for citizens of Thailand

🔑 How to enter to Nigeria from Thailand

To enter Nigeria, Thai citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Nigeria, check whether your Thai passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Nigeria and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Thai passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Thai passport. You are allowed to stay in Nigeria for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Thai citizens to visit Nigeria with tourist visa

• Thai citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Nigeria. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Thai citizens on the territory of Nigeria is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Thailand must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Nigeria.

A Nigerian tourist visa is required for Thai citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Nigeria, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Nigerian tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Nigeria tourist visa from Thailand

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

🏢 Thai Embassies and Consulates in Nigeria

Embassy of Nigeria in Thailand

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Thailand require a visa to visit the Nigeria?

   Thai citizens do not need a visa to visit the Nigeria.

2. How long Thai citizens are allowed to stay in Nigeria without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Nigeria for citizens of Thailand for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Thai passport holder stays in Nigeria longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Nigeria is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Nigeria is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Thailand need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Nigeria without a visa?

   Nigerian immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Thai citizens to enter Nigeria without a visa?

   Thai citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Nigeria.

6. Can Thai work or study during the visa-free stay in Nigeria?

   The Nigeria visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Nigeria Thai citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.