There are some countries in which their citizens have visa-free access to Nigeria, unlike other nations where a visa is required from citizens before they can gain entry into the nation.
This visa-free access can be a result of regional ties, diplomatic relationships, or reciprocity.
In this article are countries whose citizens can visit Nigeria without a visa.
1. ECOWAS Member States
Members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are major beneficiaries of visa-free access to Nigeria as this access is provided in order to promote regional integration among member states.
The following are countries that belong to the ECOWAS:
- Benin
- Cape Verde
- Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
Although Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are no longer members of ECOWAS, however, they still enjoy this visa-free access to Nigeria and other member states of ECOWAS.
2. Countries with visa abolition agreement
A visa abolition agreement is a form of agreement in which nationals of a country can travel visa-free to another country if the governments of the two countries signed an agreement to that effect.
This sort of agreement exists between Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon, making these two central African countries a part of the countries with visa-free access to Nigeria.
3. Seychelles
The final country on the list is Seychelles, which is a country in East Africa and citizens of this country or passport holders have visa-free access to Nigeria.
However, Seychelles citizens need to make necessary findings on the duration of stay that is permissible and the rules guiding their stay in Nigeria.
For the most current and detailed information on Nigeria’s visa policies, it’s advisable to consult the official Nigeria Immigration Service website or contact the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate close to you.
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