DenmarkNigeria: Visa required

DenmarkNigeria

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

Visa required

Yes. Denmark passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Nigeria.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: immigration.gov.ng (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance5,203 km, straight line (~6h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Nigeria16 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Nigeria passport holders visiting Denmark: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Nigeria

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Frequently asked questions

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

Yes. Denmark passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Nigeria.

How far is Nigeria from Denmark?

About 5,203 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 37m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Nigeria?

Nigerian naira (NGN).

What is the emergency number in Nigeria?

112 / 199.

What time zone is Nigeria in?

Lagos (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Abuja?

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), about 25 km away.

How many countries can enter Nigeria without a visa?

16 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Nigeria visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Denmark passport holders visit without a visa instead of Nigeria?

São Tomé and Príncipe, Liberia, Angola, Sierra Leone.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Denmark

Denmark is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the metropole and most populous constituent of the Kingdom of Denmark, also known as the Danish Realm, a constitutionally unitary state that includes the autonomous territories of the Faroe Islands and Greenland in the north Atlantic Ocean. Metropolitan Denmark, also called "continental Denmark" or "Denmark proper", consists of the northern Jutland peninsula and an archipelago of 406 islands. It is the southernmost of the Scandinavian countries, lying southwest of Sweden, south of Norway, and north of Germany, with which it shares a short border. Metropolitan Denmark is situated between the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east.

CapitalCopenhagen

RegionNorthern Europe

Population6M

Area43,094 km²

CurrencyDanish krone (1 USD ≈ 6.68 DKK)

LanguagesDanish

Calling code+45

Drives on theright

TimezoneCopenhagen (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCopenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites10

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$76,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals15.6M (2020)

Climate in Copenhagen

Warmest August, coolest February, driest April, sunniest June. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Copenhagen, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.8°C	3.5°C	65mm	83h
February	6.6°C	3.1°C	82mm	126h
March	7.1°C	2.4°C	26mm	249h
April	11.2°C	4.7°C	24mm	339h
May	13.8°C	7.4°C	37mm	381h
June	20.1°C	13.7°C	66mm	397h
July	18.5°C	13.4°C	63mm	361h
August	22°C	15.9°C	47mm	348h
September	18.2°C	12.6°C	56mm	274h
October	12.9°C	9.7°C	78mm	181h
November	9.9°C	7°C	25mm	107h
December	5.9°C	3.8°C	65mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Denmark is the smallest of the Nordic countries in terms of landmass. Once the seat of Viking raiders and later a major north European naval power, the Kingdom of Denmark is the oldest kingdom in the world still in existence, but has evolved into a democratic, modern, and prosperous nation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jelling Heritage Site
Kronborg Castle
Moravian Church Settlements
Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
Q1517331
Roskilde Cathedral
Stevns Klint
The Bony Fish Fossils of the Western Limfjord – Evolution and Climate Adaptation in the Earliest Eocene
Viking Age Ring Fortresses
Wadden Sea

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juledag / 1. juledag

December 26, 20262. juledag

January 1, 2027Nytårsdag

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About Nigeria

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 mi2). With a population of more than 242 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's sixth-most populous country. Nigeria borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where its capital, Abuja, is located. The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the second largest in Africa.

CapitalAbuja

RegionWestern Africa

Population237.5M

Area923,768 km²

CurrencyNigerian naira (1 USD ≈ 1331.83 NGN)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+234

Drives on theright

TimezoneLagos (UTC+1)

Nearest airportNnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 25 km

Emergency number112 / 199

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,224 (2025)

Tourist arrivals5.3M (2016)

Climate in Abuja

Warmest March, coolest August, driest January, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, February, April, October, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Abuja, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	33.6°C	20.7°C	0mm	340h
February	35.3°C	22.9°C	0mm	315h
March	34.9°C	24.2°C	4mm	304h
April	33.7°C	23.9°C	4mm	306h
May	31.8°C	23.2°C	62mm	285h
June	29.2°C	21.9°C	101mm	267h
July	26.7°C	21°C	245mm	215h
August	26.3°C	20.8°C	166mm	213h
September	26.9°C	20.9°C	298mm	196h
October	30.1°C	21.4°C	38mm	309h
November	32.7°C	22.8°C	0mm	327h
December	33.9°C	21.7°C	0mm	341h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Nigeria is a large country in equatorial West Africa, the most populous country of the continent, with about 216 million people in 2022. Rich in diversity and landscapes, the country is home to more than 250 ethnic groups and 500 languages.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Osun-Osogbo Grove
Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin
Sukur
Sukur Kingdom

Upcoming public holidays

October 1, 2026National Day

November 1, 2026National Youth Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

Full source list on About.