The Henley Passport Index, a global passport-ranking website, recently noted that Nigerians currently enjoy visa-free access to approximately 45 countries. 45 Visa-free Countries for Nigerians
45 Visa-free Countries for Nigerians
This was contained in its latest rankings which also tipped Nigeria as occupying 95th out of 104 countries with the most powerful passports.
Nigeria is surpassed by Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Morocco, Benin Republic, and Namibia, which are ranked at 76th, 83rd, 67th, 65th, 71st, 79th, and 65th, respectively.
According to the index, here are 45 visa-free countries for Nigeria passport holders:
- Barbados
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde Islands
- Chad
- Comoro Islands
- Cook Islands
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Iran
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritiana
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- The Gambia
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
Disclaimer:
It’s crucial to recognize that the duration and purpose of Nigerian citizens’ stays in other countries are governed by the visa regulations of those nations.
Individuals holding Nigerian passports should verify whether a visa is required for extended stays or for purposes not covered by the destination country’s Visa Waiver Policy.
Also, the visa-free destinations mentioned for Nigerian passport holders are subject to change based on visa agreements, temporary travel restrictions, and entry requirements established by countries.
It is advisable to check for additional requirements or temporary restrictions imposed by your travel destination before your trip, as these conditions may vary.
