Visa requirements for Nigerian citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed by the authorities of other states on citizens of Nigeria.
As of 2 July 2021, Nigerian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 45 countries and territories, ranking the Nigerian passport 98th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index. [1]
Where visa-free access is permitted, such access is not necessarily a right, and admission is at the discretion of border enforcement officers. Visitors engaging in activities other than tourism, including unpaid work, may require a visa or work permit.
Country | Visa requirement | Allowed stay | Notes (excluding departure fees) |
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![]() | Visa not required [17] | 6 months | |
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![]() | Visa not required [21] | 90 days | |
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![]() | eVisa / Visa on arrival [31] | 30 days | |
![]() | Visa not required [32] | 90 days | |
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![]() | Visa not required [36] | 3 months | |
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![]() | eVisa [50] | 31 days | |
![]() | Visa not required [51] | 6 months | |
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![]() | Visa on arrival [83] | 30 days [84] | |
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![]() | Electronic Travel Authorisation [93] | 3 months | |
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![]() | eVisa / Visa on arrival [110] | 90 days | |
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![]() | Free visa on arrival [113] | 30 days | |
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![]() | Visa required [119] | Legal permanent residents and holders of a valid and open visa for the United States of America, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and the Schengen States do not require visa | |
![]() | Visa not required [120] | 30 days | |
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![]() | Visa on arrival [126] | 30 days | |
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![]() | Free visa on arrival [142] | 30 days | |
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![]() | eVisa / Visa on arrival [153] | 30 days | |
![]() | Visa not required [154] | 3 months | |
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![]() | Free Entry Permit on arrival [157] | 60 days | |
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![]() | Visa not required [161] | 90 days | |
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![]() | Visa on arrival [185] | 30 days | |
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![]() | Visa on arrival [192] | 1 month | |
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![]() | Visa not required [201] | 30 days | |
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![]() | eVisa [204] | 90 days | |
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Territory | Conditions of access | Notes |
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![]() | Visa not required [209] | Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. [210] |
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![]() | Visa on arrival | 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. [211] [212] |
![]() | Visa not required [213] | Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. [214] [215] |
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![]() | Visa not required [218] | Registration required after 24h. [219] [220] |
Territory | Conditions of access | Notes |
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China | ||
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Denmark | ||
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France | ||
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![]() | Visa required | French West Indies refers to Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy. |
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Netherlands | ||
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![]() | Visa required [233] | Caribbean Netherlands refers to Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. |
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New Zealand | ||
![]() | Visa not required [236] | 31 days |
![]() | Visa not required [237] | 30 days |
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United Kingdom | ||
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![]() | Visa required [240] | Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. [241] |
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![]() | Special permit required | Special permit required. [243] |
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![]() | Visa not required | 14 days visa free and landing fee 35 USD or tax of 5 USD if not going ashore. [249] [250] [251] |
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![]() | Permission required | Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands. [256] |
![]() | Permit required | Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling). [257] [258] |
![]() | Visa required [259] | Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. |
United States | ||
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Antarctica and adjacent islands | ||
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Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
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