Visa-Free Destinations from Nigeria: Six Countries to Explore

In the world of travel, it’s all about access, spending a weekend in Tuscany – access, lying on the beach in Cancun – access, doing a flash mob dance in Time square; do I need to repeat myself?

So the question is how much access can your passport get you? How much access can your travel history get you, well for the Nigerian passport, the answer is forty-four (44) countries, although stay is limited and some are visa on arrival, but at least the cringe-worthy money, energy, and time spent on getting a visa has been eliminated.

These arrangements have been made possible with Nigeria’s bilateral cooperative agreements with these countries to allow its citizens to gain entrance without a visa. These countries are mostly African, American, Asian, and Oceania states.

However, final access is at the discretion of the countries’ border authorities and immigration, visitors with intentions to work should require a visa or work permit. Having the eligibility requirements for a visa allows you to gain access and legally travel to other countries.

Eligibility for Access to these Countries

Your eligibility to be granted access to these countries is based on your passport and travel history therefore, you must fulfill the following immigration requirements:

Six months validity on your Nigerian international passport.
At least two blank visa pages on your passport.
Transit visa in case of a connecting flight.
Round trip flight tickets.
Hotel/accommodation bookings throughout the duration of your stay.
Travel insurance in case of an emergency.
Medical immunizations against tropical diseases.
Valid government-issued ID card.
Evidence of sufficient funds.
COVID-19 proof of Vaccination.

Six Countries You can visit visa-free or on Arrival as a Nigerian Citizen

TravelSpace understands the need for fun adrenaline-filled beach vibes, exciting locales, and sunny indulgent vacations to the Nigerian community, especially in this current economic situation, which is why we have profiled these exotic visa-free hotspots for your pleasure. Here are six beautiful countries you can visit visa-free or on arrival as a Nigerian citizen with a valid international passport.

Barbados: This beautiful Caribbean island is located on the North American continent, it’s an English-speaking country with a land area of 431 km2, and it has a long-standing association with the UK being one of its colonies. It has beautiful botanical fauna, a rum distillery, an abbey, underground caves, and beautiful beaches where you can swim with aquatic life. This is one of the best wedding destinations in the Nigerian community, with other tourist attractions ranging from epicurean dishes, luxury beaches, nightlife, exotic festivals, history, and culture. The accepted currency is the Barbadian Dollar, but the US Dollar is also accepted. Nigerian visitors are allowed for up to six months.
Maldives: Maldives is an archipelago in nature with over 1,192 islands with coral origins. It lies on the Indian Ocean with tropical weather and a land area of 300 km2. It is a perfect honeymoon destination for newly wedded couples due to its many beach resorts, and tourist attractions including diving, surfing, snorkeling, and sailing. US Dollars is one of the most widely accepted currencies, also, Nigerian visitors get a 30-day visa on arrival.
Mauritius: This volcanic island is located in the Indian Ocean; it is characterized by beaches, lagoons, and reefs. Other beautiful attractions include cultural diversity, national parks, rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails, and natural fauna. It has a land area of 2040 km2, and the spoken language ranges from French, English, and Mauritian Creole to Hindi. As a Nigerian, you will be granted access for two weeks, but an entry permit from the Mauritius Consulate in Nigeria is required.
Fiji: This country is located in the South Pacific and is also an archipelago in nature with more than 300 islands, blue lagoons, palm beaches, and Eco Mountains for climbing and trailing, surfing, diving, and zip lining, this is perfect for an aquatic adrenaline junkie. Its currency is the Fijian Dollar; a visa is not required for Nigerian citizens for up to four months.
Kenya: This East African country is located along the coastline of the Indian Ocean. It’s a favorite among tourists looking to discover the Savannah, Lake lands, mountain highlands, and very abundant wildlife. Nigerians are allowed to visit for up to 90 days with a visa acquired on arrival for as low as $50 at the airport.
Gambia: This small country is located in West Africa and on the North Atlantic Ocean coastline. It is characterized by a huge Eco reserve of rivers, beaches, and thick forests, as coastal villages with lots of rare animals like bush bucks, hogs, antelopes, and otters. Its sandy beaches are also perfect for bird watching. Nigerians do not require a visa to visit.

Other visa-free destinations include Cape Verde, Zanzibar, Comoros Island, Seychelles, Tanzania, Madagascar, Ghana, Benin republic, Micronesia, Dominica, etc.