Visa-Free Countries for Nigeria Passport (2026)

Nigeria passport holders can visit 27 countries visa-free, 16 with visa on arrival, and 32 with an eVisa — 75 destinations accessible without a traditional visa application. The remaining 119 of 194 tracked destinations require a full visa.

How a Residence Permit Changes Your Access

A residence permit from a major economy can flip dozens of visa-required destinations to visa-free. Select a residence permit in the tool above to see how it changes your access map. The impact varies by permit — a Schengen residence permit, US Green Card, or UK BRP each unlock different sets of destinations.

Popular Visa-Free Destinations

• Nigeria to Benin
• Nigeria to Burkina Faso
• Nigeria to Barbados
• Nigeria to Ivory Coast
• Nigeria to Cameroon
• Nigeria to Cabo Verde
• Nigeria to Dominica
• Nigeria to Micronesia
• Nigeria to Guinea
• Nigeria to Gambia

Visa rules change frequently. Always verify requirements with the destination country's official embassy or immigration website before booking travel. Data last verified: March 2026.