Naija Passport Visa Free Countries 2022



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Nigeria Overview

The Federal Republic of Nigeria is located in the southeast of West Africa and is bordered by Niger, Cameroon, Benin, and Chad. Nigeria has an area of 923,769 km2 which makes it about four times the size of the United Kingdom. A country with a tropical climate, Nigeria is hot and wet for most of the year.

Nigeria is the seventh-most populous nation in the world with a population of 192 million people. Its capital, Abuja, is located at the heart of the nation, however, Lagos is the largest city and the primary port. The country’s official language is English, but Igbo and Hausa are widely spoken.

How Strong is the Nigerian Passport?

The Nigerian passport currently ranks on the 95thplace according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It ranks higher than other African countries such as Sudan, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.

Visa Not Required for Nigerian Passport Holders

Having a Nigerian passport allows entry to 26 countries and territories. List of Nigerian passport visa-free entry destinations:

  • Barbados
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Cape Verde
  • Chad
  • Cook Islands
  • Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
  • Dominica
  • Fiji
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Haiti
  • Liberia
  • Mali
  • Micronesia
  • Montserrat
  • Niger
  • Niue
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Togo
  • Vanuatu

Visa on Arrival for Nigerian Passport Holders

Nigerian passport holders can obtain visa on arrival in the following countries and territories:

  • Bolivia
  • Cambodia
  • Comoros
  • Ethiopia
  • Iran
  • Kenya
  • Lebanon
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Palau
  • Rwanda
  • Samoa
  • Seychelles
  • Somalia
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda

eVisa for Nigerian Passport Holders

Nigerian passport holders are required to obtain an eVisa before arriving in the following countries and territories.

  • Albania
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Australia
  • Bahrain
  • Colombia
  • Djibouti
  • Gabon
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Moldova
  • Norfolk Island
  • Pakistan
  • Qatar
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Singapore
  • South Sudan
  • St. Helena
  • Suriname
  • Turkey
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

Pre-Arranged Visa Required for Nigerian Passport Holders

There are 158 countries and territories that require Nigerian passport holders to obtain a visa through their embassies and consulates prior to arrival. The visa requirement may be waived off at times, provided that Nigerian citizens meet alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bhutan
  • Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Burundi
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Central African Republic
  • Chile
  • China
  • Congo Democratic Republic
  • Congo Republic
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini
  • Falkland Islands
  • Faroe Islands
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French West Indies
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland
  • Grenada
  • Guam
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Latvia
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mayotte
  • Mexico
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Caledonia
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico
  • Reunion
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • San Marino
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Pierre and Miquelon
  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines
  • Sudan
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
  • Uruguay
  • US Virgin Islands
  • Vatican City
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Yemen

Entry Refused for Nigerian Passport Holders

Although the number of countries and territories which allow visa-free access to Nigerians is limited, no country or territory refuses entry to Nigerian passport holders.

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