FULL LIST: Countries Nigerians Can Visit Without A Visa — You Won’t Believe Some

Holders of Nigerian passports can now visit 45 countries across the globe without securing a visa beforehand, according to the latest update released by Visaindex.

This development marks a major boost to international mobility for Nigerians, opening up wider opportunities for tourism, business, education, and family engagements.

Out of the 45 destinations, 27 countries grant Nigerians full visa-free access, while the others operate visa-on-arrival or Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) systems. Although entry requirements differ from country to country, the update reflects a growing expansion of travel access for Nigerian citizens.

Across Africa, several countries have embraced liberal visa policies to promote regional integration, economic cooperation, and tourism growth.

• The Gambia: In 2019, the country declared itself visa-free for all African travellers and later extended the privilege to Commonwealth countries, the European Union, and selected Baltic nations.

• Benin: Drawing inspiration from Rwanda, Benin removed visa requirements for all Africans in 2019, reinforcing its role as a key commercial and transit hub in West Africa.

• Kenya: In October 2023, President William Ruto announced the abolition of visa requirements for all African visitors to enhance trade, tourism, and continental connectivity.

• Rwanda: Since November 2023, Rwanda has allowed visa-free entry for all Africans at no cost, further strengthening its position as a premier tourism and conference destination.

• Ghana: Ghana recently joined the list of African countries offering visa-free access, a move expected to boost investment, tourism, and business travel as it positions itself as a regional hub.

Other Visa-Free or Easy-Access Countries

Nigerians can also travel to the following destinations without a visa, with visa-on-arrival, or through eTA arrangements:

Barbados, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Cook Islands, Côte d’Ivoire, Dominica, Fiji, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Liberia, Mali, Micronesia, Montserrat, Niger, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Vanuatu.