Nigeria Passport Visa Requirements
Discover where Nigeria passport holders can travel visa-free, with e-Visa, or where a visa is required.
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#87
Visa-Free Destinations
35
26
Visa-Free
41
E-Visa
9
Visa on Arrival
117
Visa Required
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| # | Country | Visa Status | Stay Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 2 | | E-Visa | 10 years | Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. NotesVisa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. |
| 3 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 4 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 5 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 6 | | E-Visa | 30 days | Nigerians with a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days. NotesNigerians with a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days. |
| 7 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 8 | | Visa Required | - | Nationals of Nigeria with ordinary passports are required to hold a visa when travelling to the Republic of Armenia. NotesNationals of Nigeria with ordinary passports are required to hold a visa when travelling to the Republic of Armenia.
The visa must be obtained in advance at the Embassies (Consulates) of the Republic of Armenia by invitation only.
Invitations can be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by:
a) a legal entity registered in the Republic of Armenia,
b) authorities of the Republic of Armenia and foreign diplomatic representations, international organizations or their representatives accredited in the Republic of Armenia.
Individuals must submit an invitation to the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. |
| 9 | | Visa Required | - | May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). NotesMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). |
| 10 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 11 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 12 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 13 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 14 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 15 | | Visa Free | 6 months | - |
| 16 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 17 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 18 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 19 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 20 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 21 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 22 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 23 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 24 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 25 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 26 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 27 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 28 | | Visa Required | - | Must hold an Entry Authorisation letter issued by the authorities of Burundi beforehand. NotesMust hold an Entry Authorisation letter issued by the authorities of Burundi beforehand. |
| 29 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 30 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 31 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 32 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 33 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 34 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 35 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 36 | | Visa Required | - | 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. Notes24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. |
| 37 | | E-Visa | - | May apply online. NotesMay apply online. |
| 38 | | Visa on Arrival | - | - |
| 39 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 40 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 41 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 42 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 43 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 44 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 45 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 46 | | E-Visa | 31 days | - |
| 47 | | Visa Free | 6 months | - |
| 48 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 49 | | E-Visa | 7 days | - |
| 50 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 51 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 52 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 53 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 54 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 55 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 56 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 57 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 58 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Visa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. NotesVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. |
| 59 | | Visa Free | 4 months | - |
| 60 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 61 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 62 | | E-Visa | - | Electronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. NotesElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. |
| 63 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 64 | | Visa Required | - | eVisa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa from any of the OECD member countries; or a valid residence permit of a Schengen or OECD country. NoteseVisa available for holders of a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa from any of the OECD member countries; or a valid residence permit of a Schengen or OECD country. |
| 65 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 66 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 67 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 68 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 69 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 70 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 71 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 72 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 73 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 74 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 75 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 76 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 77 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 78 | | Visa Required | - | Nigerian citizens are subjected to the calling visa category, a designation applied to nationals considered to have specific vulnerabilities or risks related to ideology, politics, economy, society, culture, security, or immigration. NotesNigerian citizens are subjected to the calling visa category, a designation applied to nationals considered to have specific vulnerabilities or risks related to ideology, politics, economy, society, culture, security, or immigration.
Prior approval from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta is required before applying for a visa.
In addition to holding a visa, travelers must obtain a reference letter from the Directorate General of Immigration and present the invitation letter submitted with their visa application before traveling to Indonesia. |
| 79 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 80 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 81 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 82 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 83 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 84 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 85 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 86 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 87 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 88 | | Visa Free | 60 days | - |
| 89 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 90 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 91 | | E-Visa | - | Electronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). NotesElectronic visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk). |
| 92 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 93 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 94 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 95 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 96 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 97 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 98 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 99 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 100 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 101 | | E-Visa | 90 days | - |
| 102 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 103 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 104 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 105 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 106 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 107 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 108 | | E-Visa | - | Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. NotesAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. |
| 109 | | Visa on Arrival | 2 weeks | - |
| 110 | | Visa Required | - | Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US. NotesVisa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US.
Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. |
| 111 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 112 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 113 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 114 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 115 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 116 | | Visa Required | - | May apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. NotesMay apply for an e-Visa if holding a valid visa or a residency document issued by one of the following countries: Schengen Area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States a residency document issued by Cyprus, Japan, United Arab Emirates. |
| 117 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 118 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 119 | | Visa on Arrival | - | - |
| 120 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 121 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 122 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 123 | | Visa Required | - | Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. NotesHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. |
| 124 | | Visa Required | - | Visa on arrival if holding valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State NotesVisa on arrival if holding valid visa issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State |
| 125 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 126 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 127 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 128 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 129 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 130 | | Visa Required | - | Online Visa eligible. NotesOnline Visa eligible.
Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes. |
| 131 | | Visa on Arrival | 30 days | - |
| 132 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 133 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 134 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 135 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 136 | | E-Visa | 59 days | Available in single entry (valid for 3 months) or multiple entry (valid for 6 months or 1 year). NotesAvailable in single entry (valid for 3 months) or multiple entry (valid for 6 months or 1 year). |
| 137 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 138 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 139 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 140 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 141 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 142 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 143 | | E-Visa | 30 days | - |
| 144 | | Visa Free | 3 months | - |
| 145 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 146 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 147 | | Visa Free | 60 days | - |
| 148 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 149 | | E-Visa | 15 days | - |
| 150 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 151 | | Visa Free | 90 days | - |
| 152 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 153 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 154 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 155 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 156 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 157 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 158 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 159 | | E-Visa | 30 days | Available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport. NotesAvailable at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport. |
| 160 | | E-Visa | - | eVisa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport. NoteseVisa holders must arrive via O. R. Tambo International Airport. |
| 161 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 162 | | E-Visa | - | Obtainable online NotesObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel |
| 163 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 164 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 165 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 166 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 167 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 168 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 169 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 170 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 171 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 172 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 173 | | Visa Free | - | - |
| 174 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 175 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 176 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 177 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 178 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 179 | | Visa on Arrival | 1 months | - |
| 180 | | E-Visa | - | May apply online. NotesMay apply online. |
| 181 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 182 | | E-Visa | - | May apply online. NotesMay apply online.
May apply also using 'Smart service'. |
| 183 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 184 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 185 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 186 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 187 | | Visa Free | 30 days | - |
| 188 | | Visa Required | - | Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. NotesOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. |
| 189 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 190 | | E-Visa | 90 days | Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc NotesVisa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc |
| 191 | | Visa Required | - | - |
| 192 | | E-Visa | - | - |
| 193 | | E-Visa | - | - |
Destinations by Region
Asia 46 countries
Europe 44 countries
Africa 51 countries
Americas 33 countries
Oceania 13 countries
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Nigeria passport holders visit visa-free?
Nigeria passport holders can visit 35 countries and territories without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes visa-free access, visa on arrival, and e-Visa destinations.
What is the global ranking of the Nigeria passport?
The Nigeria passport is ranked #87 in the world based on the number of destinations accessible without a traditional visa.
Do Nigeria citizens need a visa for Europe?
Visa requirements for Nigeria citizens visiting European countries vary. Check the destination table above for specific requirements for each European country.
How can Nigeria citizens apply for a visa?
The visa application process varies by destination. Generally, you'll need to apply through the destination country's embassy or consulate, or through their online e-Visa portal if available.