🇳🇬 Nigeria passport visa requirements
Where can Nigeria passport holders travel in 2026? This page lists the visa requirement for every country — 27 visa-free, 16 visa on arrival, 43 eVisa and 108 requiring a visa in advance. Select any destination for full details: visa type, permitted stay, fees, required documents and the official application link.
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Visa-free destinations (27)
Countries Nigeria passport holders can enter with no visa — just a valid passport.
Visa on arrival (16)
Countries where Nigeria travellers get a visa at the border, no embassy visit needed.
eVisa / online authorisation (43)
Countries that require Nigeria citizens to apply online before travel (eVisa or ETA).
Visa required in advance (108)
Countries where Nigeria passport holders must obtain a visa before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Nigeria passport holders visit visa-free?
Nigeria passport holders can enter 27 countries and territories visa-free, and a further 16 offer a visa on arrival — 43 destinations in total with no advance visa needed. Including eVisa/ETA destinations, 86 countries are reachable without visiting an embassy.
Which countries can Nigeria citizens visit without a visa?
Visa-free destinations for Nigeria citizens include Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Chad, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and more — see the full list above.
How many countries require a visa for Nigeria passport holders?
108 countries require Nigeria passport holders to obtain a visa before travelling. The full list is above, each linking to the requirements, costs and official application link.
Is this Nigeria visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com provides general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources, last reviewed 2026-08-25. Visa rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority or embassy before you book or travel.