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Nigeria passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Nigeria passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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26Visa-free
45eVisa
16Visa on arrival
111Visa required

Nigeria passport at a glance

With a Nigeria passport you can enter 26 destinations visa-free and 16 with a visa on arrival, so 42 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 45 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 111 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Nigeria

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Nigeria passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Nigeria passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1871711
Asia051828
Europe00243
North America40316
Oceania4325
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Nigeria passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 26
eVisa 45
Visa on arrival 16
Visa required 111

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Nigeria passport holders visit without a visa?

Nigeria passport holders can visit 26 destinations visa-free, including Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Fiji and others. Adding the 16 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 42 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Nigeria passport holders?

16 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Nigeria passport holders, including Maldives, Mauritius, Bolivia, Burundi, Cambodia, Comoros, Djibouti, Iran and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Nigeria passport holders travel with an eVisa?

45 destinations let Nigeria passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia and others.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Nigeria passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Nigeria passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Nigeria passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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