The Nigerian passport is currently ranked 100th out of all passports in the world according to The Henley Passport Index.
There’re over 25 countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa. Aside from these countries, other nations provide Nigerian passport holders with a visa-on-arrival or e-visa program.
This brings the total number of Visa-free, Visa-on-arrival and e-Visa destinations to over 47 countries.
In Africa, countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa include Ethiopia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.
The Asian countries where Nigerian nationals do not need visas include Cambodia and the Maldives.
In North and South America, Nigerians can travel to Bolivia, Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados without a visa, visa on arrival, or with an e-Visa for
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NOTE: Visa duration is the maximum number of days a visitor can stay in the country, but Visa validity can always be longer.
These are the numerous countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa.
AFRICA
The African continent is one of the largest in the world, home to a total of 54 countries.
Since many of these countries enjoy good relations with Nigeria, it is free to travel to some of them without a visa. However, for some, you must obtain an e-visa or visa on arrival.
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | VISA DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin | 3 months | ||
| 2. | Burkina Faso | 90 days | ||
| 3. | Cameroon | 3 months | ||
| 4. | Cape Verde | ✓ | 90 days | |
| 5. | Chad | Tourist Visa | 3 months | |
| 6. | Comoros | ✓ | ||
| 7. | Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) | 3 months | ||
| 8. | Ethiopia | ✓ | ||
| 9. | The Gambia | 90 days | ||
| 10. | Ghana | 90 days | ||
| 11. | Guinea | |||
| 12. | Guinea-Bissau | |||
| 13. | Kenya | eVisa | ✓ | 3 months |
| 14. | Liberia | |||
| 15. | Madagascar | ✓ | ||
| 16. | Mali | |||
| 17. | Mauritania | ✓ | ||
| 18. | Mauritius | ✓ | ||
| 19. | Mozambique | ✓ | ||
| 20. | Namibia | ✓ | ||
| 21. | Cape Verde | 90 days | ||
| 22. | Comoros | |||
| 23. | Niger | 3 months | ||
| 24. | Rwanda | eVisa | ✓ | |
| 25. | Senegal | 3 months | ||
| 26. | Seychelles | ✓ | ||
| 27. | Sierra Leone | 3 months | ||
| 28. | Somalia | ✓ | ||
| 29. | Togo | |||
| 30. | Uganda | eVisa | ✓ |
ASIA
There are about 48 countries in Asia. Asian countries are culturally rich and have breathtaking holiday spots. They are ideal if you are planning a vacation.
This is a list of Asian countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa or get a visa upon arrival.
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cambodia | ✓ | 30 days | |
| 2. | Maldives | Tourist visa | ✓ | 30 days |
| 3. | Timor-Leste(East Timor) | ✓ | 30 days |
EUROPE
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Svalbard (Territory of Norway ) |
SOUTH AMERICA
In total, South America is made up of 12 independent countries and 3 dependent territorie. Nigerians can only travel to one in South American country visa free.
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bolivia (90 days Visa free) | ✓ (Single entry) | 90 days |
| *Nigerian nationals who want to travel to Bolivia can do so for up to 90 days without a visa. |
NORTH AMERICA
Nigerian passport holders are permitted to travel without entry documents in a few North American countries. The majority of these countries are islands and are ideal for vacations.
These are the following countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa in North America.
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Barbados | 6 months | ||
| 2. | Dominica | 6 months | ||
| 3. | Haiti | 3 months | ||
| 4. | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 3 months | ||
| 5. | Montserrat | Tourist Visa |
MIDDLE EAST
The Middle East region is situated in the northeastern corner of Africa and western Asia. With the exception of Israel, most of its members are countries that speak Arabic.
This is a list of countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa in the middle east.
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Iran | ✓ | 30 days | |
| 2. | Lebanon | ✓ | 30 days |
OCEANIA
There are 14 countries in the Oceania region, including Australia and New Zealand. It has the smallest land mass among the continents.
This is a list of countries Nigerians can visit without a Visa in Oceania.
| No. | ✓ VISA FREE | VISA TYPE | VISA ON ARRIVAL | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fiji | 4 months | ||
| 2. | Micronesia | 1 month | ||
| 3. | Palau | Tourist Visa | ✓ | 30 days |
| 4. | Samoa | ✓ | ||
| 5. | Tuvalu | ✓ | ||
| 6. | Vanuatu | 1 month | ||
| 7. | Cook Islands | Tourist Visa | 1 month | |
| 8. | Niue | Tourist Visa | 1 month |
The hardest countries to get a visa are
In terms of getting a visa, China and Russia are some of the most difficult. Even citizens of Sweden and Germany must apply for a visa before visiting these countries.
These are the countries where getting a visa is most hardest
- Bhutan
- China
- Iran
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Turkmenistan
- Pakistan
*This information is always being updated.
