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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Norway citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

e-Visa / ETA

Norway citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Nigeria — applied for online before departure.

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Norway → Nigeria
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Norway vs Nigeria: passport comparison

Norway

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #15 · mobility 170.7

Nigeria

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #181 · mobility 70.5
11

countries both Norway and Nigeria can enter visa-free together

Norway + Nigeria: passport compatibility

23%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Norway and Nigeria travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
11 both visa on arrival
13 both e-visa / eTA
10 both need a visa
152 access differs

Where Norway and Nigeria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (11)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Cape Verde 30 days #136
Dominica 180 days #70
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Kiribati 90 days #84
Micronesia 30 days #89
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Seychelles 90 days #58
Vanuatu 120 days #105

How the entry rule changed: Norway → Nigeria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Norway → Nigeria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Norway passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Nigeria: good to know

Abuja

Capital

Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Currency

West Africa Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+234

Calling code

D, G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Norway goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Nigeria

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Norway citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Norway citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Nigeria — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Norway or Nigeria?
The Norway passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Norway #15, Nigeria #181.
Where can Norway and Nigeria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Nigeria?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Norway and Nigeria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Norway passport ranking

Where else the Norway passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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