40 Visa-Free Countries for Nigerian Passport Holder – The list of countries that you can visit without a visa has been compiled for the Nigerian passport holder’s.
The best of the good news is that your visa is not specially-issued types such as diplomatic, special or service passports.
Do you know there are some countries you can enter without a passport at all? For example, if you are a Turkish citizen, you can enter Georgia, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Ukraine without a passport.
What exactly is Visa-Free Travel? How do you go about it?
Visa-free travel refers to travel to any country that does not require you to obtain a visa with your passport.
To enter these countries, you do not need to go to the consulate, gather your documents, or pay any fees. You won’t have to be concerned about ‘What if my application is rejected?’ All you have to do is buy a ticket and pack your belongings.
You can even travel without a passport!
Requirements for Visiting a Visa Free Country
Although there are about 45 countries that you can visit with a Nigerian passport without a visa, you would need to put some things in order which may be required if you at the point of entry into the country you intend visiting. Before leaving the country, some of what you will need includes:
- Your International Passport
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Accommodation fee
- Return ticket
It is worth noting that you can travel to some countries without applying for a visa, but at the point of entry, you will be required to pay a visa fee before you can enter the country. Traveling to a visa-free country eliminates the additional travel costs associated with obtaining a visa while still enjoying the travel experience. It is also critical that your passport be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Which countries do not require visas from Nigerian passport holder?
Below you will find the countries to which holders of a normal Nigerian passport can travel without a visa or by simply getting a visa online or at the border gate.
40 Visa-Free Countries for Nigerian Passport Holder’s
Georgia: is the only European country which offers Nigerians visa on arrival and it is also categorized as a visa free country because it is only issued on arrival into the country.
Bangladesh: located in the Asian continent, is another non-African country which allows visa-free entry for Nigerians, but a Visa is issued on arrival for a period of 30 days.
Barbados: offers Nigerian Passport holders six months Visa free entry into the country. However, the visitors are required to have sufficient funds to cover their stay as well as a return ticket.
Kenya: the East African country is also a Visa-free country but Visa is issued at the point of entry into the country. It is a beautiful tourist destination with lots of wildlife.
Haiti: The Caribbean country allows free visa entry to Nigerians for a duration of 3 months in the country. It means, you can stay up to 90 days in Haiti and as expected you should be able to prove that you will be returning at the end of your trip by providing a return ticket.
Morocco: is a visa-free country for Nigerian passport holders. The country has a good culture and weather. It is a good destination for honeymoon lovers and tourist.
Cape Verde: This is an island country that is located on the West African coast. It is a good tourist destination and has great weather and beautiful spots. It is a visa-free country but the visa is issued at the point of entry to the country for Nigerian passport holders but you are to present a return ticket to prove you are not staying more than the allotted time given to you.
Benin Republic: is a country located in West Africa and it is a visa-free country for Nigerians as instituted by the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) for a period of 3 months.
Burundi: located in East Africa, the country allows visa-free entry for a period of 30 days.
Chad: is also a visa-free country which allows visitors for a period of 3 months before a visa is been required. The country is located in Central Africa.
Cameroon: located in West Africa, the country is visa-free to Nigerians for a period of 90 days. Cameroon is also a member of the ECOWAS community which allows free movement among its member countries.
Cote d’Ivoire: formerly known as Ivory Coast, is a country in West Africa which allows a visa free entry and stay for Nigerians.
Dominica: the Commonwealth organization has united Nigeria and Dominica to a common ground. This Caribbean country offers Nigerians Free Entry Visa for 21 days and it is one of the non-African countries, you can gain access to without a visa but you must show your return ticket.
Fiji Island: a country in the Oceania region allows visa free entry for a period of 4 months for Nigerian passport holders, but there may be a need for a visitor’s permit.
Gambia: Nigerian passport holders are allowed a period of 90 days free Visa entry into the Gambia but you will be expected to produce a return ticket.
Ghana: the Western African has a privilege of free movement with Nigeria and as such, no Visa is required to enter into the country.
Guinea Conakry: is a West African Francophone Country and a member of the ECOWAS community. It allows a Visa free entry for Nigerians.
Guinea Bissau: this is a Portuguese colony and also a member of the ECOWAS community and that gives Nigerians the right of free Visa entry for a period of 90 days.
Liberia: is also a visa-free country which allows Nigerians in without a visa but a return ticket must be presented to indicate the duration of your stay in the country.
Maldives: Nigeria and Maldives are both Commonwealth members and as such have a visa free entry advantage for a duration of 30 days.
Mali: is another visa-free country for Nigerian Passport holders. All you need is to show a return ticket which would stipulate the period of time you would be staying for.
Republic of Niger: The West African neighbours have free movement in common, Nigerians don’t need Visa to enter into the Republic of Niger as the country shares close boundaries with Nigeria.
Senegal: a member of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS and so this allows for free entry within its member states. Therefore, Senegal is another free visa entry country for Nigerians for a duration of 90 days.
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone is another West African Country that practices what is obtainable among the ECOWAS states which are Freedom of movement and entry. This also makes Sierra Leone a free visa entry country.
Togo: Nigerians don’t need Visa to visit Togo since it’s a Western African State. Togo is another visa-free country in Africa for Nigerians
Vanuatu: Vanuatu, an Oceanian country offers Nigerian Passport holders free entry for 30 days without a visa. Although to gain entry into the country, you will need to provide a return ticket and proof of sufficient funds for yourself.
Burkina Faso: is a West African country which allows visa free entry for Nigerians for no stipulated time.
Comoros: is a country located in East Africa which does not require a visa but issues a visa on arrival. Comoros Island is a developed island with white sandy beaches, giant fruit bats, volcanoes, and rainforests.
Cambodia: country located in the Southeast Asian region. Although no Visa is needed for going there a Visa is issued on arrival for a period of 30 days for Nigerians.
Uganda: This East African nation with rich historical cuisine and sites allows Nigerians to travel to the country but they must obtain a visa at the point of entry.
Sudan: Nigerians can get visas at the entry point to visit the massive deserts and wildlife conservations in this hugely vast country.
Rwanda: the East African country is also a visa free entry but Visa is obtained on arrival for Nigerian passport holders.
Djibouti: is located in East Africa, a visa free country but Visa is obtained at the point of entry. It is one of the best places to visit for tourist attractions.
Mauritius: Mauritius offer Nigerians, visa free stay for a duration of 90days in the country.
Somalia: Nigerians get Visa on Arrival in Somalia for a period of 30 days. Somalia is another visa free country and you can stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa.
Sri Lanka: Nigerian Passport holders travelling to Sri Lanka will need an “Electronic Travel Authorization” that will enable their stay in the country which allows a 30 days stay without a visa.
Tanzania: it is also a visa free country and it allows Nigerians to get visa on arrival in the country.
Seychelles: an East African country is a visa free country but Intending visitors to Seychelles are advised to apply for a 1-month extendable visa before arrival into the country.
Mozambique: The South and West African countries have a deal that enables Nigerians visiting Mozambique, a visa on arrival for 30 days stay.
Madagascar: is an African country which allows Nigerians to get Visa on arrival in Madagascar for a duration of 90 days.
