Nigerian passport holders planning international trips in 2026 have 11 destinations they can visit using visa-on-arrival (VoA) arrangements, allowing eligible travellers to obtain entry permission at an airport, land border, or another approved port of entry. This list includes African, Asian, and Middle Eastern countries, such as Mauritius, Maldives, Cambodia, and Madagascar, according to a report by Legit.ng.
Visa on Arrival: What It Means for Nigerian Travellers
A visa on arrival does not mean travelling without preparations. Requirements differ significantly between destinations, and some countries may demand pre-registration, prior authorisation, proof of accommodation, return tickets, or evidence of sufficient funds. Entry policies can also change at short notice, making it important for travellers to verify requirements with immigration authorities and airlines before departure.
African Countries Offering Visa on Arrival to Nigerians
1. Burundi: Nigerian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi, with current passport information indicating the arrangement permits stays of up to 30 days, subject to immigration requirements.
2. Comoros: The Indian Ocean island nation offers Nigerians visa-on-arrival access, with current passport information indicating a stay of up to 45 days.
3. Djibouti: Nigerian citizens have access to both electronic visa and visa-on-arrival arrangements. The visa-on-arrival option is currently listed as allowing stays of up to 90 days.
4. Madagascar: Madagascar also offers Nigerian travellers both eVisa and visa-on-arrival options. Current passport information lists stays of up to 90 days under the VoA arrangement.
5. Mauritius: Nigerians travelling to Mauritius can obtain a visa on arrival, with current information indicating a maximum stay of up to 14 days.
6. Mozambique: Mozambique is another African destination offering visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian passport holders. The arrangement currently allows stays of up to 30 days.
Asian and Middle Eastern Destinations Nigerians Can Visit
7. Cambodia: Cambodia provides visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian passport holders and also operates an eVisa system. Travellers should verify eligible entry points and permitted length of stay before departure.
8. Iran: Nigerian citizens are listed among travellers eligible for visa-on-arrival access to Iran. However, eligibility conditions and entry procedures should be confirmed before booking a trip.
9. Lebanon: Lebanon offers visa-on-arrival access to Nigerians under certain conditions. Travellers may be required to provide a return ticket, accommodation information, and proof that they can finance their stay.
10. Maldives: The Maldives offers Nigerians a visa on arrival, currently listed for stays of up to 30 days. Visitors must still satisfy immigration requirements, including providing appropriate travel and accommodation documents.
11. Timor-Leste: Nigerian passport holders can also obtain a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, subject to the country's prevailing immigration requirements.
Nigerians Advised to Confirm Visa Requirements Before Travelling
Visa-on-arrival access can remove the need for a conventional embassy application, but it does not guarantee admission into a country. Airlines may also require passengers to demonstrate that they meet their destination's immigration conditions before allowing them to board.
Nigerians planning trips to any of the 11 destinations should therefore confirm the latest rules with the destination country's immigration authority, embassy, or airline before purchasing tickets, particularly because visa policies and entry requirements can change.
In related news, Legit.ng earlier reported that Australia has released the full list of 30 countries whose nationals are eligible to apply for its First Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462), a pathway that allows young people to live, travel, and work in the country for an extended period. The visa is available to applicants aged between 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, and is designed to support an extended holiday, with work permitted as a means of funding that stay rather than as the primary purpose of the visit.
