Nigerians Arriving in Comoros Can Get Visas on Arrival for Stays Up to 45 Days

Nigerian passport holders can get a visa at the border in 14 destinations in 2026, removing the need to secure a visa from an embassy before departure. The list spans Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, and includes Comoros, an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa.

Key facts

• VisaChecker's September 2026 data lists 14 destinations offering visa on arrival to Nigerian passport holders
• Comoros permits stays of up to 45 days, according to Passport Index
• Other listed stays range from 14 days (Mauritius) to 90 days (Djibouti, Madagascar, Samoa)
• Timor-Leste charges US$30 for a 30-day visa on arrival
• Visa on arrival does not guarantee entry — immigration officials make the final decision

Which countries are on the list?

The African destinations are Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius and Mozambique. In Asia and the Middle East, the listed countries are Cambodia, Iran, Lebanon, Maldives and Timor-Leste. The Pacific and island destinations are Palau, Samoa and Tuvalu.

Passport Index lists Comoros as allowing Nigerian visitors to stay for up to 45 days. Travellers should verify the applicable fees and entry procedures before travelling.

What are the stay limits?

Passport Index lists stays of up to 30 days for Burundi, Mozambique, Cambodia, Lebanon and Tuvalu, and up to 14 days for Mauritius. Djibouti and Madagascar are listed with stays of up to 90 days, and Samoa allows a visitor permit of up to 90 days. Timor-Leste and Palau each offer 30-day visas on arrival.

Some destinations also offer an electronic visa (e-Visa) alongside visa on arrival, including Djibouti, Madagascar and Cambodia. The source notes that figures reported by different databases vary.

What documents and conditions apply?

Requirements differ by destination. The Maldives Immigration Service states that tourists receive a 30-day visa on arrival without pre-approval, but need a machine-readable passport valid for at least one month, confirmed return or onward tickets, a prepaid booking at a registered tourist facility and sufficient funds or an approved sponsorship arrangement. A Traveller Declaration must be completed electronically within 96 hours before arrival.

Timor-Leste's tourism information states that tourists arriving at Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili can generally obtain a 30-day visa on arrival for US$30, with a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds and an online arrival declaration. Different procedures may apply at land borders.

Palau requires an entry form within 72 hours before arrival and signature of the Palau Pledge. Samoa's Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet states that visitors can apply on arrival for a permit of up to 90 days using the arrival card, with a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, sufficient funds and a confirmed residential contact address. Employment is not permitted.

What this means for travellers

Nigerian passport holders should confirm eligibility with the destination's immigration authorities before booking, check passport validity, prepare return tickets, accommodation bookings and evidence of funds, and verify which airports or seaports issue visas on arrival. Fees and payment methods vary, and some destinations require an electronic declaration or advance authorisation even when the visa is issued at the border.

Airlines may check eligibility and documents before boarding, so travellers should verify the rules before buying non-refundable tickets. Visa policies can change, and immigration officers retain the authority to refuse entry when a traveller does not meet the applicable conditions.

Travellers should confirm the latest requirements directly with the destination country's immigration authorities before making final travel arrangements.