List of Asian Countries Offering E-Visa Options to Nigerian Travellers
- Several Asian countries now offer e-visa options to Nigerian travellers to reduce embassy visits and complete most of the application process online.
- Some operate fully digital visa application systems, while others request extra documentation to support visa approvals
- Nigerian travellers are advised to verify requirements through official immigration portals before applying to these countries
Oluwatobi Odeyinka is a business editor at Legit.ng, covering energy, the money market, technology and macroeconomic trends in Nigeria.
Several Asian countries have introduced electronic visa (e-visa) systems to simplify travel for Nigerian passport holders, reducing the need for repeated visits to embassies and consulates.
According to information from official immigration platforms of the affected countries, compiled by MSME Africa, these digital visa options allow applicants to complete most stages of the process online, making travel planning faster and more convenient.
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However, travellers are advised to always confirm current visa requirements before applying, as documentation rules and eligibility conditions may change without notice.
1. South Korea
South Korea now accepts visa applications from Nigerians through an online e-visa platform. While the application begins digitally, applicants are still required to submit passports and supporting documents in person at a Visa Application Centre managed by VFS Global. Authorities note that strict compliance with documentation guidelines remains essential.
2. Singapore
Singapore operates a restricted electronic visa process for Nigerians. Applications must be submitted online through a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)-approved visa agent. This system replaces direct access to a self-service e-visa portal for Nigerian applicants.
3. Malaysia
Malaysia offers one of the most accessible e-visa options for Nigerian travellers. Applications for tourism, business, and social visits are completed fully online, from form submission to visa issuance. All required documents are uploaded digitally, and approved visas are issued electronically.
4. Thailand
Thailand provides an e-visa option for Nigerians travelling for approved purposes. According to the Thai immigration service, applicants must submit additional documents, including a police character certificate and a report from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), before applications can be processed.
5. Philippines
The Philippines allows Nigerian travellers to apply online for short-term tourist and business visas. The digital system is designed to limit embassy visits, with applicants submitting all required documents electronically. Applicants must demonstrate clear travel plans and intent to return after their visit.
6. Hong Kong
Hong Kong processes Nigerian visa applications through an online system, including pre-arrival registration where applicable. Immigration authorities require detailed personal, financial, and travel history information, with approvals based on the strength of submitted documentation.
7. Indonesia
Indonesia has opened its e-visa platform to Nigerian travellers for tourism, business, and other approved categories. The entire application process is completed online, and approved visas are issued electronically, removing the need for physical embassy appointments.
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As more Asian countries expand digital visa access, these changes signal a gradual move towards easier international travel for Nigerians. Travellers are encouraged to apply early and rely only on official immigration portals to avoid delays or rejections.
US freezes all visa processing for Nigeria
Legit.ng earlier reported that the United States has paused issuing immigrant visas to citizens of Nigeria and 74 other countries over concerns that citizens of these countries are found to often rely on social welfare in the US.
In a statement published on January 13, 2026, the US government said immigrants from the list of countries "take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates".
The list, which includes US allies and adversaries, alongside several top destinations for American travellers, was later posted on the US State Department's website.
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