GibraltarNigeria: Visa required

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Do Gibraltar passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

Visa required

Yes. Gibraltar 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: gov.uk (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Nigeria16 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Nigeria

Gibraltar passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Gibraltar passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Gibraltar passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

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

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 Gibraltar passport holders visit without a visa instead of Nigeria?

São Tomé and Príncipe, 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 Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean. It has an area of 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area. Gibraltar is home to around 38,000 people, primarily Gibraltarians.

RegionSouthern Europe

Population40.1K

Area6 km²

CurrencyGibraltar pound (1 USD ≈ 0.76 GIP)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+350

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

Climate in Gibraltar

Warmest August, coolest January, driest August, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Gibraltar, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	15°C	9.7°C	92mm	242h
February	16.9°C	11.5°C	7mm	280h
March	16.8°C	11.3°C	134mm	283h
April	17.1°C	13.2°C	87mm	283h
May	21°C	15.6°C	56mm	377h
June	23.3°C	17.1°C	14mm	385h
July	25.8°C	20.4°C	3mm	396h
August	27°C	20.6°C	0mm	393h
September	24.6°C	19.3°C	20mm	332h
October	20.5°C	14.8°C	50mm	292h
November	18.3°C	14.4°C	130mm	247h
December	16°C	10.6°C	51mm	235h

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

Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock or Gib, is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north, while Morocco is a short distance across the strait to the south. Gibraltar has a population of 34,000 as of 2020.

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026St. Stephen's Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

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

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