Are you considering going abroad? Though most countries need Nigerians to obtain a visa before arrival, there are more than 50 nations where you can travel without issue.
Generally, it is simplest to travel in Africa, where nations such as Madagascar, Namibia, and Ethiopia require only a visa upon arrival. If you want to explore a different continent, there are a few alternatives, like Bolivia in South America and Iran in the Middle East. Furthermore, several Caribbean and South Pacific islands are easily accessible to Nigerians.
If you’re planning a vacation to a country that requires a visa, make sure you’re aware of the restrictions and criteria before booking. A global visa website will help you learn more about the particular visa regulations for each country based on your nationality. Furthermore, these websites can assist in obtaining e-visas (electronic visas) for a variety of international places.
In this post, we will provide a summary of the places you can travel to more easily without having to go through the procedure of obtaining an embassy visa before leaving.
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Countries that Nigerians Can Visit Visa-Free
Nigerians can visit 20 countries without a visa. Travelers are typically permitted 30 days of entrance, although in some countries, it can be longer.
For example, if you visit Benin, Chad, Gambia, Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, or Senegal, you can remain for 90 days. Meanwhile, if you visit to Barbados or Dominica, you may remain for an incredible 180 days.
Here is the list of visa-free destinations for Nigerian passport holders:
- Barbados
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Dominica
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Liberia
- Mali
- Niger
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Vanuatu
Although no extra documents are required to go to these places, you should ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of your vacation before departing.
Countries that Nigerians Can Get a Visa on Arrival
The next best thing to visa-free travel is the ability to obtain a visa on arrival. This saves you time spent at embassies and gathering the paperwork required to obtain a normal visa. Visas on arrival are often quick and straightforward to get because they are processed promptly at the point of entrance into the nation. Nigerians can presently visit 25 countries in this method, with stays ranging from 14 to 90 days.
Here is a list of countries that grant visas on arrival for Nigerians:
- Bolivia
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Iran
- Kenya
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Palau
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
The following nations allow stays of up to 90 days: Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Madagascar, Malawi, and Seychelles.
In most circumstances, in order to be given a visa on arrival, you need to show a booking for transportation departing the country, so make sure you have this with you while traveling. Furthermore, you may be required to give additional documents, so verify the regulations for your preferred locations before departing.