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France visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit France for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 14 days.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit France for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeEUR 90
Fee in nairaabout NGN 144,000
Processing time14 days

Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in EUR.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

13 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)PassportBank statement / proof of fundsPayslipTravel insuranceFlight bookingAccommodation proofInvitation letter if invitedPurpose of visit letterSworn declarationVisa application formFee receiptHealth certificate
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, an invitation letter, and an employer letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the EUR 90 visa fee

Paid at France embassy/consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or Capago.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at France embassy/consulate, VFS Global, TLScontact, or Capago.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 14 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated August 2026.

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