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→ Switzerland visa for Nigerian citizens

For Swiss passport holders planning a journey to Nigeria, the e-visa process is readily available, allowing for a maximum stay of 30 days. Typically costing around $120 USD, this convenient digital application streamlines entry, with popular options like tourist, business, and transit visas among the eight distinct categories offered. Swiss citizens transitioning from their landlocked, temperate home to Nigeria's dynamic coastal cities and vibrant West African culture can anticipate a truly enriching experience. While the environments differ vastly, direct flights often connect major Swiss hubs such as Zurich with Lagos, making the transition across time zones and continents manageable, particularly during Nigeria's cooler dry season from October to March.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristSchengen Visa (Type C) for Tourism/Visit
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
BusinessSchengen Visa (Type C) for Business
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TransitSchengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
1d
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OtherNational Visa (Type D) for Long-Term Stay
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StudentNational Visa (Type D) for Study
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FamilyNational Visa (Type D) for Family Reunification
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WorkNational Visa (Type D) for Gainful Employment
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WorkShort-Term Stay with Gainful Employment (Type C Schengen + Work Permit)
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
StudentSchengen Visa (Type C) for Short-Term Study
90dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
HumanitarianHumanitarian Stay / Asylum (Residence Permit after Entry)
$0

Sources

State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) – Entry & VisaFederal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA / EDA) – Visa RequirementsSwitzerland Official Online Visa Application System (iVis)