45 Countries Nigerians Can Visit Without Prior Visa Hassle

Despite ranking 88th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Nigerian passport still grants access to 45 countries, either visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or through simplified e-visa systems.

While it may not compete with higher-ranking passports in Europe or North America, it offers real, practical travel opportunities across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. The 2024 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) reports that visa openness across the continent has reached its highest point, with Rwanda, Benin, The Gambia, and Seychelles now offering visa-free entry to all African nationals. 

 If you’re planning a trip abroad in 2025, the following 45 destinations are available to Nigerian passport holders without requiring a traditional visa in advance.

These destinations allow Nigerian passport holders to enter without a visa for a specific number of days:

Africa (ECOWAS & Allies)

1. Benin Republic – 90 days
   
2. Burkina Faso – 90 days
   
3. Cameroon – 90 days
   
4. Cape Verde – 90 days
   
5. Chad – 90 days
   
6. Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) – 90 days
   
7. Gambia – 90 days
   
8. Ghana – 90 days
   
9. Guinea – 90 days
   
10. Guinea-Bissau – 90 days
    
11. Liberia – 90 days
    
12. Mali – 90 days
    
13. Niger Republic – 90 days
    
14. Senegal – 90 days
    
15. Sierra Leone – 90 days
    
16. Togo – 90 days
    

Caribbean + Pacific

17. Dominica – 21 days
    
18. Haiti – 90 days
    
19. Saint Kitts and Nevis – 90 days
    
20. Fiji – 120 days
    
21. Micronesia – 30 days

Visa on Arrival

These countries allow you to apply for a visa upon arrival at the airport or border:

1. Maldives – 30 days
   
2. Comoros – 45 days
   
3. Iran – 30 days
   
4. Madagascar – 90 days
   
5. Mauritania – varies
   
6. Mozambique – 30 days
   
7. Palau – 30 days
   
8. Rwanda – 30 days
   
9. Samoa – 60 days
   
10. Seychelles – 90 days (visitor’s permit on arrival)
    
11. Timor-Leste (East Timor) – 30 days
    
12. Tuvalu – 30 days
    
13. Nauru – visa on arrival available
    
14. Tanzania – 90 days
    
15. Uganda – 90 days
    

 You usually need a return ticket, a hotel booking, and funds to qualify for a visa on arrival.

 e-Visa Countries

These countries offer easy online visa applications, no embassy visit required:

1. Kenya
   
2. Zambia
   
3. Ethiopia
   
4. South Sudan
   
5. Lesotho
   
6. Myanmar
   
7. Turkey
   
8. India
   
9. Pakistan

 Processing time is typically 1–5 working days, and you receive the visa via email.

How to Prepare for Travel

Even with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, travellers may still be asked to show:

• A valid international passport (with 6 months’ validity)
  
• Return/onward flight ticket
  
• Proof of accommodation
  
• Proof of funds or travel itinerary
  
• Yellow fever vaccination card (for many African destinations)
  

For e-visa destinations, ensure you:

• Apply at least 1–2 weeks before your travel date
  
• Upload accurate documents (passport bio page, passport photo, travel details)
  
• Pay the correct visa fee online

How to Apply (Visa on Arrival & E-Visa Countries)

Depending on the destination, Nigerian passport holders can either obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa online before travelling. Here’s how to navigate both options:

 Visa on Arrival (VOA)

For visa-on-arrival countries, no prior application is needed. Instead, you complete the process upon arrival at the airport.

Steps:

1. Confirm eligibility on the destination country’s official immigration website: https://immigration.gov.ng/
   
2. Book your flight and accommodation ahead of time.
   
3. Travel with:
   
   • A valid Nigerian passport (minimum 6-month validity)
     
   • Return or onward ticket
     
   • Hotel reservation or proof of stay
     
   • Proof of funds (e.g., bank statement or cash)
     
   • Yellow fever vaccination card (required by many African countries)
     
4. On arrival:
   
   • Proceed to the visa-on-arrival desk
     
   • Submit your documents
     
   • Pay the visa fee (usually in cash)
     
   • Receive the visa stamp and proceed through immigration
     

 Carry USD or local currency to pay the visa fee, as many airports do not accept card payments.

 E-Visa – Apply Online Before Travel

E-visas must be obtained online before your departure. The process is fast, convenient, and requires no embassy visit.

 Steps:

1. Go to the official e-visa portal of your destination.
   
2. Fill out the online application form.
   
3. Upload required documents:
   
   • Passport bio-data page
     
   • Passport-size photo
     
   • Flight itinerary & hotel confirmation (if needed)
     
4. Pay the visa fee online using a card.
   
5. Wait for approval (usually within 2–7 working days).
   
6. Download and print the approved e-visa and bring it with your passport.