There is a vox populi opinion that dual citizenship is arguably the best heritage of a Nigerian. Beyond the challenges of everyday life in Nigeria, the difficulties in travelling abroad for holidays, business or leisure while holding a Nigerian passport are well documented. From the preconceived prejudices at ports of entry to the visa denials on the most ambiguously flippant premises, there seems to be little benefit for the Nigerian passport holder.
But when life gives you lemons…?
While the Nigerian passport might rank 101st out of 199 countries on the Henley Index, there are still well over 20 countries Nigerians can visit without visas and even more countries that offer visa-on-arrival. YES! No visa applications, No long processing times, No nerve racking visa interviews, No Need for Fasting and Prayer. Just Buy your ticket and fly away.
So we will examine three categories.
CATEGORY 1: Visa Free Destinations for Nigerian Passport Holders
CATEGORY 2: Visa on Arrival Destinations for Nigerian Passport Holders
CATEGORY 3: e-Visa Destinations for Nigerian Passport Holders
CATEGORY 1: Visa Free Destinations for Nigerian Passport Holders
These are countries that DO NOT require visas from Nigerian passport holders. All you will need as a Nigerian is a valid passport at the port of Entry. The passport must be valid for the duration of stay. While most of the countries in this list are in West Africa, there are some choice destinations in the Caribbean. These countries permit visa free entry from 30 days to as much as 180 days.
Below is the list of countries in this category:
CATEGORY 2: Visa on Arrival Destinations for Nigerian Passport Holders
Countries in this category issue visa to Nigerian passport holders on arrival. This means that Nigerians do not need to apply for travel visas to these destinations prior to travel as they can be obtained at the port of entry. This eliminates the need for document submission at embassies, visa agents, interviews and long visa processing times.
While some visas on arrival are free, some others require a small fee so, it is important that the traveller has the required amount in the approved currency at the port of entry. Countries on the list issue visas to Nigerian on arrival with a validity period of between 2 weeks and 90 days. Take note that these visas are issued at the discretion of the immigration authority.
Below is the list of countries in this category:
CATEGORY 3: e-Visa Destinations for Nigerian Passport Holders
Holders of the Nigerian passport would need to obtain an e-Visa before arriving in the following destinations. E-visas can be applied for by individuals via the country’s dedicated visa website. Documents are uploaded on the website and fee payments are made online through credit / debit cards or payment wallets.
Below is the list of countries in this category:
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