Guinea-Bissau Travellers Holding Nigerian Passports Get 24 Visa-Free Entries

Nigerian passport holders can enter 24 destinations without arranging a visa before travel, according to the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index. The same data places Nigeria 181st out of 196 countries, with visas on arrival available in 16 countries and e-Visas for another 43 destinations.

Key facts

• 24 destinations are listed as accessible without a visa obtained in advance
• 16 countries offer Nigerian travellers visas on arrival, and 43 destinations accept e-Visa applications
• Nigeria ranks 181st out of 196 countries in the IziVisa index, down from 90th in July 2026
• Permitted stays range from one month in Kiribati to up to six months in Dominica
• On the separate Henley Passport Index, Nigeria rose to 92nd in October 2026, from 94th a year earlier

Which destinations allow entry without a visa in advance?

IziVisa data lists the following destinations for Nigerian passport holders, with the permitted stays as given:

• Barbados – up to 90 days
• Benin – up to 90 days
• Burkina Faso – duration not specified
• Cameroon – up to 90 days
• Cape Verde – up to 90 days
• Chad – up to 90 days
• Côte d'Ivoire – duration not specified
• Dominica – up to six months
• Fiji – up to four months
• Ghana – up to 90 days
• Guinea – duration not specified
• Guinea-Bissau – duration not specified
• Haiti – duration not specified
• Kenya – up to 60 days
• Kiribati – up to one month
• Liberia – up to 90 days
• Mali – duration not specified
• Micronesia – up to 30 days, extendable to 60 days
• Niger – duration not specified
• Rwanda – up to 30 days
• Senegal – up to 90 days
• Sierra Leone – duration not specified
• The Gambia – up to 90 days
• Togo – up to 30 days
• Vanuatu – up to 120 days

Although the list is described as containing 24 destinations, it includes 25 entries. Where a stay is not specified, travellers should confirm the permitted length with the relevant immigration authorities before making arrangements.

How has Nigeria's position changed?

The latest IziVisa figures mark a fall from July 2026, when Nigeria ranked 90th and passport holders reportedly had access to 44 destinations without a visa. IziVisa assesses passports on the number of destinations reachable through visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic visas.

The United Arab Emirates topped the ranking, with access to 185 of 198 destinations through those three routes. Switzerland placed second, with visa-free entry to 120 destinations, visas on arrival in 26 countries and e-Visas for 37 more. Luxembourg, Malta, Denmark, Spain and Finland also featured among the highest-ranked passports.

What does the Henley Passport Index show?

The Henley Passport Index, published by Henley & Partners in October 2026, reported an improvement for Nigeria, which rose to 92nd place from 94th in October 2025. That index uses data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to assess access across 227 travel destinations.

Nigeria's position has moved considerably over the years: 62nd in 2006, 76th in 2010, 87th in 2012, 78th in 2013, 95th in 2015, 94th in 2018, 95th in 2019, 94th in 2020, 103rd in 2021, 98th in 2022, 97th in 2023, 95th in 2024, 94th in 2025 and 92nd in 2026.

What do the different entry routes mean?

Visa-free entry generally means no visa needs to be obtained before arrival, while a visa on arrival is issued at the destination's point of entry. An e-Visa typically requires an online application before departure.

The IziVisa and Henley indices use different methodologies and cover different numbers of destinations, so their rankings are not directly comparable.

What this means for travellers

Nigerian passport holders planning trips should check which route applies to their destination — visa-free entry, visa on arrival or e-Visa — and confirm current entry requirements, permitted lengths of stay and any additional conditions with the relevant embassy or immigration authority before travelling. Where the permitted stay is not specified, that check is especially important.

Both indices are updated periodically, so travellers should look for the most recent listings before booking.