There are a couple of countries that are visa-free for Nigerians. In case you are wondering what are the countries you can even travel to without a visa as a Nigerian? This is why we have carefully made this post. Every Nigerian at some point must have asked this question. Who doesn’t like free visas? Well after thinking of the stress of obtaining a visa.
To get a travel permit in some countries, you will have to deal with a thorough visa application, issues of getting an appointment date and a rigorous process. It can be devastating to realise that an embassy rejects a visa application.
I found the big answer to the question in the minds of every citizen of Nigeria. The countries you can travel to without the need for a visa as a Nigerian. There are over 20 such countries, Isn’t that Incredible? The first information is that this permission to visit is not dependent on a visa. Also, the idea that visa-free options for Nigerians are in African countries alone is not true.
Few countries in Asia, Oceania and the American continent are open to Nigerians without a visa.
What does visa-free mean?
The term “visa-free” is as simple as saying without the need for a visa. This means you don’t need a visa to visit the country. What do you need to visit a visa-free country? All things being equal, you require;
A valid international passport
Flight ticket and hotel reservations
Proof of funds
Yellow Fever card
23 Nigeria passport visa free countries
Note: The flags of each country have been added for easy identification. Below is a list of visa-free countries for Nigerians;
The Benin Republic
Bordered Nigeria on the West, Benin Republic also entitles Nigerians to travel for three months without a visa. This is because of the agreement between countries that are part of the ECOWAS unit. Any Nigerian can visit the Republic of Benin without a visa.
Also Read: How to Travel to Benin Republic From Nigeria
Burkina Faso
Nationals of Nigeria are permitted to visit Burkina Faso without a visa under the ECOWAS agreement. Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa, and interestingly the time frame is not specified.
Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a good option for sightseers. It is located on the shores of West Africa. It is a member of ECOWAS which automatically makes it visa-free for Nigerians. The climate and attractions in this country have qualified it as an international tourist destination. Cape Verde offers a Nigerian the opportunity to visit the country for an unspecified duration.
Also Read: African Countries to Visit For Vacation
Cameroon
Cameroon shares borders with Nigeria in the East and it is also under the ECOWAS movement rule. It is one of Nigeria’s closest neighbors. Cameroon gives Nigerians the visa-free privilege of a 90-day stay within their borders. There are many interesting things to do in Cameroun.
Chad
Chad is located in Central Africa and is bounded by Nigeria in the Northeast. It works differently here as Chad allows Nigerians to visit and stay for up to 3 months.
The Republic of Côt D’Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast)
Nigerians can travel to Cot D’Ivoire without a visa and for as long as 90days. The country also operates on the ECOWAS travel law. Cot D’Ivoire has so many interesting places to visit.
Fiji Island
Fiji is an island in the parts of Oceania and it is located northeast of New Zealand. It is another visa free country for Nigeria. Fiji entitles Nigerians to tour the country and dwell for 120 days before a visa is required. If you are hoping to go on a tour across the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji is a good idea only when you want to stay for less than 4 months.
Also Read: How to Apply for South African Visa in Nigeria
The Gambia
The Gambia is a West African country, sharing boundaries with Senegal. This country is a part of the ECOWAS union. In light of this, you can visit the Gambia as a Nigerian and stay for 90days without the need for a visa.
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Georgia
Georgia is the only European country that allows Nigerians to travel without a visa. Though a visa is also issued upon arrival, you are permitted to stay for 30 days before you will need a visa. This has been added to the list because sometimes you can have the intention to spend less than 30 days in Georgia. In this regard, you can access the visa-free option.
Ghana
Ghana is a “sister” country to Nigeria. A lot of Nigerians travel to Ghana for different reasons such as education, tourism, business meetings and so on. Ghana is located in the Gulf of Guinea and is edged about by the Atlantic Ocean, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Togo. Hence, Ghana is a West African country. The travel law initiated by a community of West African States guides this country. Nigerians have been known to visit Ghana over and over since it is possible to enter her region without a visa.
Guinea Bissau
As a member of ECOWAS, the visa-free option is made accessible to Nigerians. Any citizen of Nigeria with a valid passport is allowed to cross the Guinean borders. This option extends to a 90-day stay in the regions of Guinea.
Guinea
Guinea is a mountain reserve in West Africa with thick forest vegetation. A custodian of history, culture and the Islamic region, Guinea Conakry is open to members of ECOWAS countries. This includes Nigerians. As a citizen, you can visit this beautiful country and stay for up to 90 days.
Afterwards, you can extend your stay by applying in case you want to remain there permanently.
Haiti
Haiti is a Caribbean country. The bonus attached for you to visit is a
3-month stay within the country. Nevertheless, you are expected to show your return ticket.
Liberia
Nigerians can visit Liberia and dwell for some time without a visa. The regulations that guide this access are updated on the country’s website from time to time.
the Maldives
The Maldives is a popular honeymoon destination in the minds of many people. It is located between the Arabian and Laccadive Seas. It has stunning underwater scenery that makes you marvel at the wonders of creation. The Maldives gives Nigerians a free visa on arrival. This lasts for up to 30 days. The reason is because of the Commonwealth union Maldives and Nigeria share.
Mali
Mali is one of the West African countries that provides entry for Nigerian citizens without a visa. In other words, Mali is on the list of visa-free countries accessible to Nigerians.
Micronesia
Micronesia just like the flag depicts is a country spread across the western Pacific oceans. It consists of four island states and over 600 islands. Also, it is recognized for the existence of palm beaches and diving adventures. It is quite unbelievable that I can travel as a Nigerian to this country without a visa. Micronesia allows Nigerians to visit the country with a four-month visa-free option.
The Republic of Niger
Niger is a French-speaking country landlocked in West Africa. The Republic holds a vast deposit of uranium and land for agriculture. The Republic of Niger also allows you as a Nigerian to visit and stay in her country.
Saint Kitt and Nevis
This country has a flamboyant island of trees. Saint Kitt and Nevis are well-known for cloud-shrouded mounts and beaches. Over the years, it used to be an area of sugarcane plantations. This has been restructured into lodges to serve as accommodation for tourists. It is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Saint Kitt and Nevis is another visa-free country that left me awestruck. This area gives a license to Nigerians to stay for 90 days without a visa. You can spend time exploring the beautiful resorts in this country within that time frame.
Senegal
Senegal is a West African country surrounded by Mauritania, Mali and Guinea. As a citizen of Nigeria, you do not need a visa to travel to Senegal. This is open to you within the first 90 days of your tour.
Sierra Leone
To visit Sierra Leone as a Nigerian, you do not need a visa. Sierra Leone is also a West African country that is associated with ECOWAS. However, I have been able to gather that emphasis is placed on the Nigeria passport. Your passport should be valid and have the required pages intact. This is to enable you u get a stamp on the blank pages of your passport.
Togo
Togo is a country in West Africa that speaks mostly French. The name, Togo means behind the river. This country has beautiful river views for your sightseeing pleasure. Also, Togo offers a visa-free opportunity to Nigerians as a seal of the ECOWAS bond.
Vanuatu
The diving islands of Vanuatu are fixed in the Oceanian. I bet you do not know so much about this culture-rich country dominated by Christians. It is surrounded by the Fiji Islands and Australia. The spectacular information is that you are entitled to visit and stay in Vanuatu as a citizen of Nigeria.
In conclusion, a large percentage of the countries that provide the visa-free bonus for Nigerians are members of the Commonwealth. Also, countries that are part of the Economic Communities for West African States (ECOWAS) also authorize Nigerians to travel without a visa.
I strongly advise you to visit the website of the country for further information. This is because certain information is subject to change, with different factors attached.
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