🇷🇺 Russia visa requirements for Nigerian citizens
Yes — Nigerian citizens need a visa to enter Russia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Nigeria passport holders
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Russia. Applications generally go through a Russia embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Russia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Nigerian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (26 visa-free, 16 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Russia is not among them — it is one of the 111 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Russian citizens traveling to Nigeria face a different rule: e-visa.
Eastern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Nigerian passport holders: none of its 4 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Russia
- Capital
- Moscow
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Currency
- Russian ruble (₽)
- Languages
- Russian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Yes — Nigerian citizens need a visa to enter Russia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Russia?
The currency in Russia is the Russian ruble (₽). The capital city is Moscow.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Nigerian citizens traveling to Russia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Russia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.