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COUNTRIES YOU CAN ENTER WITHOUT VISA

 









by Gina

NIGERIA OVERVIEW

Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It borders Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west. Its southern coast is on the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean. Nigeria is a federal republic comprising 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, where the capital, Abuja, is located. Lagos, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, is the largest city in Nigeria and the continent of Africa. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa by population with a population of 211 million while covering an area of 923,769 square kilometers. Nigeria is the world's 32nd largest country by size and the 7th largest country by population. Nigeria is one of the world's most multicultural and ethnically diverse nations. Nigeria is Africa's largest economy by nominal GDP surpassing Egypt and South Africa and is the country with the 27th highest nominal GDP.

Nigeria has been home to several indigenous pre-colonial states and kingdoms since the second millennium BC, with the Nok civilization in the 15th century BC marking the first internal unification in the country. The modern state originated with British colonialization in the 19th century, taking its present territorial shape with the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914 by Lord Lugard. The British set up administrative and legal structures while practicing indirect rule through traditional chiefdoms. Nigeria became a formally independent federation on October 1, 1960. It experienced a civil war from 1967 to 1970, followed by a succession of democratically-elected civilian governments and military dictatorships, until achieving a stable democracy in the 1999 presidential election; the 2015 election was the first time an incumbent president had lost re-election.

Nigeria is a multinational state inhabited by more than 250 ethnic groups speaking 500 distinct languages, all identifying with a wide variety of cultures. The three largest ethnic groups are the Hausa–Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west and Igbo in the east, together comprising over 60% of the total population. The official language is English, chosen to facilitate linguistic unity at the national level. Nigeria's constitution ensures freedom of religion and is home to some of the world's largest Muslim and Christian populations, simultaneously. Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who live mostly in the north, and Christians, who live mostly in the south; indigenous religions, such as those native to the Igbo and Yoruba ethnicities, are in the minority.

Nigeria's economy is the largest in Africa, the 27th-largest in the world by nominal GDP, and 25th-largest by PPP. Nigeria is often referred to as the "Giant of Africa", owing to its large population and economy and is considered to be an emerging market by the World Bank. It is a regional power in Africa, a middle power in international affairs, and is an emerging global power. However, the country ranks very low in the Human Development Index and remains one of the most corrupt nations in the world. Nigeria is a founding member of the African Union and a member of many international organizations, including the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, and OPEC. It is also a member of the informal MINT group of countries, and is one of the Next Eleven economies.


THE NIGERIAN PASSPORT

The Nigerian passport currently ranks on the 95th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It ranks higher than other African countries such as Sudan, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.

COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE VISA BEFORE ENTRY FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS

Below are 158 countries and territories that require visa before entry from Nigerian passport holders. The visa can be obtained through their embassies and consulates before entry. Sometimes, visa requirement may change or waived, provided that Nigerian citizens meet alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

Let’s take a look at the countries

Afghanistan ,Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Congo Democratic Republic, Congo Republic, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, French West Indies, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Korea, North Macedonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea , Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Pierre and Miquelon, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Yemen

 

VISA FREE COUNTRIES FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS

Below is the List of 27 countries that allows Nigerian passport holders visa-free entry to their countries:

1.      Barbados

2.      Benin

3.      Burkina Faso

4.      Cameroon

5.      Cape Verde

6.      Chad

7.      Cook Islands

8.      Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

9.      Dominica

10.  Fiji

11.  Gambia

12.  Ghana

13.  Guinea

14.  Guinea-Bissau

15.  Haiti

16.  Liberia

17.  Mali

18.  Micronesia

19.  Montserrat

20.  Niger

21.  Niue

22.  Rwanda

23.  Senegal

24.  Sierra Leone

25.  St. Kitts and Nevis

26.  Togo

27.  Vanuatu

 

 

VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS

Below are the countries where Nigerian passport holders can obtain visa on arrival:

1.      Bolivia

2.      Cambodia

3.      Comoros

4.      Ethiopia

5.      Iran

6.      Kenya

7.      Lebanon

8.      Madagascar

9.      Maldives

10.  Mauritania

11.  Mauritius

12.  Mozambique

13.  Namibia

14.  Palau

15.  Rwanda

16.  Samoa

17.  Seychelles

18.  Somalia

19.  Timor-Leste

20.  Tuvalu

21.  Uganda

E-VISA FOR NIGERIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS

Below are the countries that require Nigerian passport holders to obtain an e-Visa before entry.

1.      Albania

2.      Antigua and Barbuda

3.      Australia

4.      Bahrain

5.      Colombia

6.      Djibouti

7.      Gabon

8.      Kyrgyzstan

9.      Lesotho

10.  Malawi

11.  Moldova

12.  Norfolk Island

13.  Pakistan

14.  Qatar

15.  Sao Tome and Principe

16.  Singapore

17.  South Sudan

18.  St. Helena

19.  Suriname

20.  Turkey

21.  United Arab Emirates

22.  Uzbekistan

23.  Zambia

24.  Zimbabwe

 

Disclaimer: At the time of publishing this information, I have made every possible effort to make sure the provided material is right and accurate. Countries may change their policies, rules and regulations from time-to-time without further notice. Hence, you should seek the appropriate legal or other professional advice for possible updates before making use of this information.

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