Visa Free Countries For Nigerian Citizens And Requirement

Visa Requirement For Nigerian Citizens

In this blog post, we will show you visa free countries for Nigerian citizens. Subsequently, we will highlight visa requirement for Nigerian citizens for all countries.

For some travellers, their passports are portal to the world. For others, it is a barrier to the travel freedom they seek. Where does Nigeria lie on the spectrum of mobility?

Currently, Nigerian citizens / passport holders can travel to 45 countries and territories without visa. This feat ranks the Nigerian passport 97th in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index (As of 6 June, 2020). In addition, before you take that journey, it is advisable to check on IATA requirements for your country.

visa free countries for Nigerian passport holders - map
Visa Free Countries For Nigerian citizens – Map

Visa Free Countries For Nigerian Citizens

Here is the list of visa free countries for Nigerian citizens.

Visa Free Countries For Nigerian Passport Holders - Africa

CountryVisa RequirementAdditional informationDuration of stay
BeninVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
Burkina FasoVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
CameroonVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
Cape Verde IslandsVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
ChadVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
Comores IslandsVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)Visa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
EthiopiaeVisa / Visa on arrivalClick here to apply with us30 days
GambiaVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
GhanaVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
GuineaVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
Guinea-BissauVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
KenyaeVisa / Visa on arrivalClick here to apply with us30 days
LiberiaVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
MadagascareVisa / Visa on arrivalClick here to apply with us30 days
MaliVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
MauritaniaVisa on arrivalGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.30 days
MauritiusVisa on arrivalGo with valid passport and yellow fever card. Show available funds in cash.14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrivalGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.30 days
NigerVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
RwandaeVisa / Visa on arrivalClick here to apply with us30 days
SenegalVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
SeychellesVisa on arrivalGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.30 days
Sierra LeoneVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
SomaliaVisa on arrivalGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.30 days
TogoVisa not requiredGo with valid passport and yellow fever card.90 days
UgandaeVisa / Visa on arrivalClick here to apply with us30 days
Visa Requirements For Nigerian Citizens - African Countries

 

Visa free countries for Nigerian citizens are numerous. See below Oceania continent you can visit without visa.

Oceania

CountryVisa RequirementAdditional InformationDuration of stay
Cook IslandsVisa not requiredGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.31 days
FijiVisa not requiredGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.120 days
MicronesiaVisa not requiredGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
NiueVisa not requiredGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
Palau IslandsFree visa on arrivalGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
SamoaFree Entry Permit on arrivalGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.60 days
TuvaluVisa on arrivalGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
VanuatuVisa not requiredGo with valid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
Visa requirement for Nigerian citizens - Oceania

 

Do you know you can visit some Asian countries with a Nigerian passport? See the list of visa free countries for Nigerian citizens who intend to visit these countries.

Asia

CountryVisa requirementAdditional informationDuration of stay
CambodiaeVisa / Visa on arrivalValid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
MaldivesFree visa on arrivalValid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrivalValid passport. Transit visa may be required.30 days
Visa requirement for Nigerian citizens to Asian countries

 

If you need to visit some Caribbean countries, here is the list of visa free countries for Nigerians visiting these countries.

Caribbean

CountryVisa requirementAdditional informationDuration of stay
BarbadosVisa not requiredYou may need a UK, US or/and Schengen transit visa.180 days
DominicaVisa not requiredYou may need a US or UK transit visa.180 days
HaitiVisa not requiredCurrently, there is no direct flight to Haiti from Nigeria. You may need a transit visa.90 days
MontserratVisa not requiredMay require transit visa30 days
St. Kitts and NevisVisa not requiredMay require transit visa90 days
Visa requirement for Nigerian citizens - Caribbean

 

Just in case you need to visit some Middle East countries, here is the list of countries you can visit in that continent.

Middle East

CountryVisa requirementAdditional informationDuration of stay
IranVisa on arrivalMay require transit visa30 days
LebanonVisa on arrivalYou need to show $2000 cash at boarding pass with a valid Nigerian passport.30 days
Visa requirement for Nigerian citizens - Middle East

 

Now, let’s take a look at visa required countries for Nigerian citizens.

Visa Required Countries For Nigerian Citizens

Currently, Nigerian citizens cannot visit 181 countries without visa. In short, they need to apply in person / online and wait for visa approval before embarking on the trip.

Find below the list of countries that require entry visa for Nigerian passport holders.

List of Countries That Require Entry Visa For Nigerian Citizens

Asia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Brunei

China

Hong Kong (SAR China)

India

Indonesia

Japan

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan *

Laos

Macao (SAR China)

Malaysia

Mongolia

Myanmar

Nepal

North Korea

Pakistan *

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Sri Lanka

Taiwan

Tajikistan *

Thailand

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan *

Vietnam

Europe

Albania

Andorra

Austria

Belarus

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

France

Germany

Gibraltar

Greece

Greenland

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova *

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russian Federation

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Vatican City

Africa

Algeria

Angola

Botswana

Burundi

Central African Republic

Congo (Dem. Rep.)

Congo (Rep.)

Djibouti *

Egypt

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Eswatini (Swaziland)

Gabon *

Lesotho *

Libya

Malawi

Mayotte

Morocco

Namibia

Reunion

Sao Tome and Principe *

South Africa

South Sudan

St. Helena

Sudan

Tanzania

Tunisia

Zambia *

Zimbabwe *

 

Oceania

American Samoa

Australia *

French Polynesia

Guam

Kiribati

Marshall Islands

Nauru

New Caledonia

New Zealand

Northern Mariana Islands

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

Tonga

 

Americas

Argentina

Belize

Bermuda

Bolivia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia *

Costa Rica

Ecuador

El Salvador

Falkland Islands

French Guiana

Guatemala

Guyana

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname *

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

 

Caribbean

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda *

Aruba

Bahamas

Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Curacao

Dominican Republic

French West Indies

Grenada

Jamaica

Puerto Rico

St. Lucia

St. Maarten

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

US Virgin Islands

 

Middle East

Armenia

Azerbaijan *

Bahrain

Georgia *

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait *

Oman *

Palestinian Territory

Qatar *

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey *

United Arab Emirates *

Yemen

 

 

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, some visa required countries may need transit visa. So, it saves time and money when you find out details of any visa application from your travel agent before engagement.

For instance, Jamaica may either require a US, UK or Schengen transit visa. There are other ways to avoid the transit visa.

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  1. The list of visa free countries for Nigerian citizens is always changing. Namibia was visa on arrival, how come it’s not visa required?

    • Yes, Jide. It used to be visa on arrival. In fact, last year, Air Namibia promised they could process it for Nigerians in their Lagos office but I don’t know if they still operate in Nigeria.

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