Philippines Visa Requirements for Nigerian Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Nigerian passport holders apply for a Philippines e-Visa. Maximum stay: 59 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport/Travel Document valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines (electronic or machine-readable only)
- Duly Accomplished Visa application form
- Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman
- Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination
- Category-specific extras (e.g. business owners: invitation letter, proof of business operations/income, business permit, 6-month bank statement, hotel; employees: certificate of employment, endorsement letter, hotel)
- The Visa Officer may request additional documents
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
Recent changes
- · confirmedChina (effective until January 15, 2027)
- · confirmedTaiwan (effective until June 30, 2027)
- · confirmedIndia
- · confirmedBelize, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
- · confirmedSomalia
- · confirmedRussia
- · confirmedLaos
- · confirmedMacau
- · confirmedMongolia
- · confirmedAustria
- · confirmedIceland
- · confirmedBrazil (replaced by another agreement from October 25, 1973)
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedChinese citizens needed a prior visa for the Philippines → From 16 Jan 2026 visa-free for tourism/business, up to 14 days (pilot, ~1 year), via NAIA/MCIA; no extension or status change — Philippines grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists
Frequently asked
How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Philippines?
Up to 59 days.
What documents are required?
Passport/Travel Document valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines (electronic or machine-readable only); Duly Accomplished Visa application form; Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman; Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; Category-specific extras (e.g. business owners: invitation letter, proof of business operations/income, business permit, 6-month bank statement, hotel; employees: certificate of employment, endorsement letter, hotel).
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.gov.ph/
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.gov.ph (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens” and “Visa policy of the Philippines”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.