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Nigeria to France: Visa Requirements

Nigeria passport holders require a visa to enter France. The visa must be obtained in advance by applying at the France embassy or consulate in your country of residence. Prepare supporting documents including bank statements, a return ticket, and accommodation proof. The primary international gateway is Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris.

Local currency: EUR (Euro) · Official language: French · Timezone: UTC+1

Duration

Varies

Type

Visa Required

Visa Fee

€90 (Schengen)

Currency

EUR (Euro)

Language

French

Getting to France

CDGMain

Paris

ORYMain

Paris

NCE

Nice

Discover France

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Eiffel Tower

Paris

Photo: Anthony DELANOIX
Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy

Mont Saint-Michel

Normandy

Photo: Fab Lentz
Palace of Versailles, Versailles

Palace of Versailles

Versailles

Photo: Louis Paulin
French Riviera, Nice

French Riviera

Nice

Photo: Arno Smit

Entry Checklist — France

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Your Nigeria Passport

26
Visa Free
16
On Arrival
45
e-Visa
111
Required
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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Source

Verify requirements directly with France's government website.

Visit official visa portal

Other Nigeria destinations

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Australia
e-Visa
🇩🇪
Germany
Required
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Spain
Required
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Required
🇮🇹
Italy
Required
🇯🇵
Japan
Required
🇺🇸
United States
Required

Other passports to France

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Australia
Free
🇨🇦
Canada
Free
🇩🇪
Germany
Free
🇬🇧
United Kingdom
Free
🇯🇵
Japan
Free
🇸🇬
Singapore
Free
🇺🇸
United States
Free

Entry Checklist — France

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Embassy Application

  • Download and complete the official visa application form — find it at the destination country's embassy or consulate website for your country
  • Passport valid for 6+ months with at least 2 blank pages
  • 2–4 recent passport photos (biometric — check exact specs on the embassy site)
  • Bank statements showing 3–6 months of financial history
  • Proof of employment or enrollment (letter on company/school letterhead)

Supporting Documents

  • Flight itinerary (round-trip or onward booking)
  • Hotel reservations or signed invitation letter from host
  • Travel insurance covering the full trip duration
  • Pay visa fee at the embassy counter — confirm current amount on their website before visiting