Japan visa for Nigerian citizens
Visa required
🇳🇬 Nigerian passport → 🇯🇵 Japan: yes — a visa arranged in advance.
How it works
You'll need a visa arranged in advance through the embassy or consulate (or an authorised visa centre): application form, passport photos, fee, and often proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel. Start early — processing can take weeks.
Heads-up: Japan commonly asks for proof of onward travel (airline check-in; immigration occasionally).
Before the airport: run the "Will I board?" checklist for this route →
Capital Tokyo · Currency Japanese yen (¥) · Dialling +81
Safety advisory: Low · official advisory ↗
Before you travel
Sorting your Japan trip on the Nigeria passport:
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