Visa-Free African Countries for Nigerian Passport 2026
Nigerian passport holders can visit over 30 African countries without arranging a visa in advance
Visa-Free: ECOWAS Member States (14 Countries)
Under the ECOWAS Free Movement of Persons Protocol, Nigerian citizens enjoy unrestricted visa-free entry to all 14 other ECOWAS member states for up to 90 days. You only need a valid Nigerian passport or ECOWAS travel certificate.
| Country | Stay Allowed | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Burkina Faso | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Cabo Verde | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Gambia | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Ghana | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Guinea | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Guinea-Bissau | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Ivory Coast | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Liberia | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Mali | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Niger | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Senegal | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Sierra Leone | 90 days | Valid passport |
| Togo | 90 days | Valid passport |
Visa-Free: Other African Countries
| Country | Stay Allowed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | 90 days | Free entry for Nigerians |
| Central African Republic | 14 days | Limited but visa-free |
Visa on Arrival (African Countries)
These African countries issue visas to Nigerian citizens upon arrival at the airport or border:
| Country | Stay | Cost (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comoros | 45 days | $50 | At Moroni airport |
| Madagascar | 90 days | $35 | Tourist visa on arrival |
| Mauritania | 30 days | $55 | At Nouakchott airport |
| Mauritius | 60 days | Free | Free visa on arrival for tourism |
| Mozambique | 30 days | $50 | At major airports |
| Rwanda | 30 days | $30 | At Kigali airport |
| Seychelles | 30 days | Free | Visitor permit on arrival |
| Somalia | 30 days | $60 | At Mogadishu airport |
| Tanzania | 90 days | $50 | At major airports/borders |
| Togo | 7 days | $10-20 | Also ECOWAS visa-free 90 days |
| Uganda | 90 days | $50 | Tourist visa on arrival |
E-Visa Available (African Countries)
These African countries offer electronic visa applications for Nigerian passport holders:
| Country | Stay | Cost (approx.) | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin (also visa-free) | 30 days | Free e-visa | 48 hours |
| Cameroon | 90 days | $93 | 3-5 days |
| Congo (Brazzaville) | 30 days | $80 | 5-7 days |
| Djibouti | 31 days | $23 | 3-5 days |
| Ethiopia | 30-90 days | $52-72 | 3-5 days |
| Gabon | 30 days | $70 | 3-5 days |
| Kenya | 90 days | $50 | 2-3 days (ETA system) |
| Lesotho | 30 days | $50 | 5-7 days |
| Malawi | 30 days | $50 | 3-5 days |
| South Africa | 30 days | $40 | 5-10 days |
| Zambia | 30 days | $50 | 3-5 days |
| Zimbabwe | 30 days | $30-55 | 3-5 days |
Visa Required (Must Apply in Advance)
These African countries require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa from the embassy or consulate before travel:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Botswana
- Burundi
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Libya
- Morocco
- Namibia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Tunisia
For visa application details, visit the relevant embassy page or our visa requirements guide.
African Union Visa Liberalisation
The African Union's Agenda 2063 includes a goal for visa-free travel across the entire continent through the African Passport initiative. Some progress has been made:
- Rwanda, Kenya, and Benin have moved toward visa-free access for all African nationals
- The AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area) is driving harmonisation of visa policies
- Several countries have introduced e-visa systems to simplify travel
As more African countries adopt liberal visa policies, Nigerian passport holders can expect increasing access across the continent.
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Africa Summary
- Visa-Free: 16 countries
- Visa on Arrival: 11 countries
- E-Visa: 12 countries
- Visa Required: ~15 countries