As a Nigerian citizen and holder of the Nigerian passport, you are free to visit certain countries without worrying over visa issues because these countries do not require a visa upon entry — as long as you have your passport with you.<\/p>\n
Provided you hold a valid Nigerian international passport, you can visit some countries as a Nigerian without obtaining a visa for those countries here in Nigeria. There are presently 45\u00a0visa free countries for Nigerians<\/strong>.<\/p>\n While some of these countries require that you obtain a visa immediately on arrival, some allow you stay for a specified period before you will be required to obtain a visa, and some will not even require that you obtain a visa, no matter how long you spend.<\/p>\n Here is the list of visa free countries for Nigerians alongside their visa requirements:<\/p>\n As of the time of this update, there are no European countries that allow Nigerian passport holders to visit them without a visa.<\/p>\n There are over 40 countries that you can visit without a visa. However, there are some things you\u2019ll need before you pack your bags to this country.<\/p>\n As a way of preventing the wrong people gaining entry into these countries, these countries have a few things in place as a means of screening travellers. These include:<\/p>\n However, there are some countries that you can travel to without applying for a visa but you\u2019ll be asked to pay for the visa alongside the above requirement prior to your entry.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll take a look at each of the countries and highlight the things you need for a hassle-free stay in this country.<\/p>\n For an enjoyable trip to Barbados, you don\u2019t need a visa but you should provide the officials with an e-passport, a proof of sufficient funds in your account as well as a return ticket. However, you can stay for no more than 6 months.<\/p>\n You can stay in the republic of Benin for 3 months before you\u2019re required to produce a visa. So if you don\u2019t mind spending a few months in this country then you can pack your bags and off you go.<\/p>\n Burkina Faso is another place you can visit without a visa. However, you can stay here for as long as you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n Cameroon is another visa free country. You can stay in the country for as long as 90 days after which you\u2019ll be expected to have applied for a visa.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need a visa to stay in Cape Verde as long as you can prove to the official that you won\u2019t be staying beyond you r alloted time. This is done by presenting a return ticket indicating your exit date.<\/p>\n You can stay in Chad for as long as 3 months without a visa. You will need to provide a return ticket to indicating that you won\u2019t be staying permanently.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to learn a littleFrench just by travelling to a French speaking country for a few months without a visa then Cote D\u2019Ivoire it is.<\/p>\n This is one of the non-African countries where you don\u2019t need a visa. But you\u2019ll need to provide a return ticket to show that you won\u2019t be staying in the country for good.<\/p>\n Fiji is another top destination for travellers that don\u2019t want to go through the rigours of applying for a visa. However, you have a maximum duration of 4 months before you would be asked to produce a visa.<\/p>\n Gambia is another free country if you have a Nigerian passport. But as expected you\u2019ll need to produce a return ticket.<\/p>\n One of the most interesting West African country without having to apply for a visa is Ghana. However, you\u2019ll need to produce a return ticket and passport which you will present prior to entry into the country.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need a visa to visit Guinea but you need to show that you\u2019ll be returning to your country after your trip with a return ticket.<\/p>\n Guinea Bissau is another country that you can visit without having to apply for a visa but as expected you\u2019ll need to show your return ticket indicating you\u2019ll be returning and sufficient proof of funds showing that you can foot your bill in the course of your trip.<\/p>\n You can stay up to 90 days in Haiti and as expected you should be able to prove that you\u2019ll be returning at the end of your trip.<\/p>\n Mali is another visa-free country. You just need to show that you\u2019ll be staying for the stipulated visa free period and returning to your homeland.<\/p>\n You just have to present your passport at the point of entry. But you\u2019ll need to produce at least $100 as a proof of sufficient fonds.<\/p>\n Liberia is another place you don\u2019t need a visa to visa. You just need to present your return ticket to indicate you\u2019re in the country for only some time.<\/p>\n Niger is another visa free country. interestingly, the country shares boundaries with Nigeria.<\/p>\n You are not required to apply for visa to Senegal as long as you won\u2019t be staying more than 90 days.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t require a visa to visit Sierra Leone. You just have to book your return ticket and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n Togo is another visa-free country in Africa for Nigerians.<\/p>\n The little known Vanuata is another country you can explore without having to apply for a visa permit.<\/p>\n Bangladesh is another visa-free country with 30 days permit to stay in the country. However, you\u2019d need to provide $500 as a proof of sufficient funds and return tickets.<\/p>\n You\u2019re allowed to stay for 30 days in Burundi without a visa.<\/p>\n Comoros is not exactly a visa free but you can still travel without a visa. You\u2019ll get your visa on arrival for $50.<\/p>\n Other countries that allow you to travel but issue a visa on arrival include:<\/p>\n Also, these countries require return tickets as well as proof of sufficient funds before you can be granted the visa on arrival.<\/p>\n Somalia is another visa free country and you can stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa.<\/p>\n How many countries are visa-free for Nigerians?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As of the time of this writing, 45 countries are visa-free for Nigerians. Note, however, that “visa-free” as used in this article means you won’t have to obtain a visa at that country’s embassy in Nigeria before visiting the country. Some of these countries require you to get\u00a0 visa on arrival.<\/p>\n Is Georgia visa-free for Nigerians?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Georgia is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerians. In fact, no European country is in the list.<\/p>\n Is Barbados visa-free for Nigerians?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Barbados allows Nigerian passport holders to stay in the country for 6 months without a visa. But after this period, a visa would be required.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa-free to Ethiopia?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Ethiopia is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa-free to Egypt?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Egypt is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Ecuador visa-free for Nigerians?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Ecuador is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders. Although there were rumors in mid 2018 that Nigeria and Ecuador signed a visa-free agreement. But the Ecuadorian government, through its Nigerian embassy, debunked the rumors.<\/p>\n Is Nigerian visa free to Dominican Republic?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Dominican Republic is visa-free for Nigerian passport holders for 21 days<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Dubai?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Dubai\/UAE is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Belarus?<\/strong><\/p>\n No. Belarus is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Botswana?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Botswana is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Australia?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Australia is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Angola?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Angola is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Andorra?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Andorra is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to South Africa?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. South Africa is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Gambia?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Gambia allows Nigerian passport holders to stay in the country without a visa for 90 days, after which they will need to get a visa.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Gabon?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Gabon is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Grenada?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Grenada is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Haiti?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Haiti is visa-free for Nigerian passport holders — for 3 months<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Kenya?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Kenya allows Nigerian passport holders to visit the country without a visa, but a 90-day valid visa will be issued on arrival.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Kosovo?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Kosovo is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Lebanon?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Lebanon is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Jamaica?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Jamaica is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Morrocco?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Morrocco is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Mauritius?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Mauritius is visa-free for 90 days.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Maldives?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Maldives allows Nigerian passport holders to visit the country without a visa, but on arrival, they must obtain a visa, which is valid for 30 days.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Malawi?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Malawi is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Malaysia?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Malaysia is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Madagascar?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Madagascar allows Nigerian passport holders to visit without a visa, but must obtain a visa on arrival that is valid for 90 days.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Rwanda?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Rwanda is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Qatar?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Qatar is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Singapore?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Singapore is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Seychelles?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Seychellles allows Nigerian passport holders to visit the country. But on arrival, they will be issued a 1-month visitor’s permit.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Swaziland?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Swaziland is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Cape Verde?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, Cape Verde allows Nigerian passport holders to visit the country, but they must obtain a visa on arrival.<\/p>\n Is Nigeria visa free to Zambia?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n No. Zambia is not among the visa-free countries for Nigerian passport holders.<\/p>\n Travelling to a visa-free country takes out the extra travel cost attached to a visa while still enjoying the travel experience. Also, it is important your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Myanmar, Rwanda, and Sao Tome & Principe all require visas, but their visas can be obtained online.<\/p>\n PS.<\/strong> This list is not evergreen. Countries change their visa policies from time to time, so some countries on this list can\u00a0change their visa requirements anytime. But we will try our best \u00a0to keep this list updated.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a Nigerian citizen and holder of the Nigerian passport, you are free to visit certain countries without worrying over … <\/p>\nFull List of Visa Free Countries for Nigerians<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Common Questions about Visa Free Countries for Nigeria<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Wrapping up<\/strong><\/h2>\n