Visa On Arrival: 11 Countries Nigerians Can Enter In 2026
For Nigerians planning international trips in 2026, a number of destinations offer visa-on-arrival facilities, reducing the need to obtain a traditional visa from an embassy before travelling.
The arrangement allows eligible Nigerian passport holders to apply for or receive their visas at designated airports, border crossings or other approved points of entry.
But travellers should not assume that a visa-on-arrival listing means they can simply board a flight without preparation. Individual countries may require return tickets, hotel reservations, proof of funds, valid travel documents or online registration before departure.
The 11 destinations currently listed as offering visa-on-arrival access to Nigerians are:
1. Burundi — Up to 30 days
Burundi provides visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian travellers, with current passport data indicating stays of up to 30 days.
2. Cambodia
Nigerians can access Cambodia through a visa-on-arrival facility, while an electronic visa option is also available.
Travellers should establish the applicable duration and entry requirements before departure.
3. Comoros — Up to 45 days
Nigerian passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros, with current information listing stays of up to 45 days.
4. Djibouti — Up to 90 days
Djibouti is listed as offering Nigerians both eVisa and visa-on-arrival options. Current passport information indicates a visa-on-arrival stay of up to 90 days.
5. Iran
Nigerians are listed as eligible for a visa-on-arrival arrangement in Iran.
Because entry procedures and eligibility requirements can change, travellers should confirm the latest rules before booking.
6. Lebanon
Lebanon offers visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian citizens, subject to additional conditions.
Travellers may need to show documents such as a return ticket, accommodation information and evidence of adequate funds.
7. Madagascar — Up to 90 days
Madagascar offers Nigerian passport holders both eVisa and visa-on-arrival routes.
Current passport information lists stays of up to 90 days under the relevant arrangement.
8. Maldives — 30 days
Nigerian travellers can obtain a visa on arrival in the Maldives, with current information listing a 30-day facility.
They must still satisfy the country’s entry requirements.
9. Mauritius — Up to 14 days
Mauritius is listed among countries offering Nigerians visa-on-arrival access, with current passport information indicating stays of up to 14 days.
10. Mozambique — 30 days
Nigerian passport holders can access Mozambique through a visa-on-arrival facility, with a current listed stay of up to 30 days.
11. Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is also listed as offering visa-on-arrival access to Nigerian citizens.
Travellers should check the current conditions applicable to Nigerian passport holders before departure.
It is important to note that visa policies can change without notice. Nigerians planning to travel should therefore confirm the latest requirements directly with the destination country’s immigration authorities, embassy or airline before purchasing tickets.
