Nigerian passport holders can access 45 destinations without obtaining a visa before travelling, according to reports on the October 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index, which places Nigeria 92nd in its global passport ranking.
The reported position marks an improvement from Nigeria’s 94th place in 2025, when holders of the country’s passport had access to 44 destinations without securing a visa before departure.
The latest figures suggest a modest improvement in the international mobility available to Nigerian citizens, although the passport remains among those offering comparatively limited access to destinations worldwide.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports according to the number of destinations their holders can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. It covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations, using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Full List of Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival Destinations for Nigerians
According to the reported list, Nigerian passport holders can travel to the following 45 destinations without obtaining a visa before departure. However, entry requirements differ by destination, with some countries requiring travellers to obtain a visa on arrival.
Destinations listed as visa-free
- Barbados
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde Islands
- Chad
- Cook Islands
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Niger
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Tanzania
- The Gambia
- Togo
- Vanuatu
Destinations offering visa-on-arrival access
The following destinations are also included in the supplied list, but travellers may need to obtain a visa after arrival or satisfy additional entry requirements.
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Comoro Islands
- Djibouti
- Iran
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Niue
- Palau Islands
- Samoa
- Timor-Leste
Important: The list supplied for this report contains 45 destinations in total, but the categories above account for only 43. Two destinations in the original list are not yet accounted for in this breakdown. The classification and total should be checked against the current official index and destination-specific immigration guidance before publication.
What the Ranking Means for Nigerian Travellers
A passport’s ranking reflects how widely its holders can travel without applying for a visa in advance. A higher ranking generally indicates access to more destinations under these arrangements.
For Nigerian citizens, the reported rise from 94th to 92nd represents a two-place improvement in the global ranking, alongside an increase of one destination compared with the 2025 figures cited in the report.
However, visa-free access does not automatically guarantee entry. Immigration authorities may require a valid passport, proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, sufficient funds, vaccination documentation or other supporting documents.
Travellers should also confirm whether electronic travel authorisation, online registration or a visa-on-arrival fee applies before booking flights.
How the Henley Passport Index Ranks Countries
The Henley Passport Index compares passports by the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a visa before travelling. The index uses data from the International Air Transport Association and covers passports and destinations around the world.
Its rankings are widely used to compare international travel access and passport strength. However, entry policies can change, and travellers should consult the relevant embassy, consulate or official immigration website before departure.
For Nigerian passport holders, the reported October 2026 ranking offers an updated picture of the country’s global travel access, while highlighting the importance of checking individual destination requirements before making travel arrangements.