Nigeria's Passport Ranking Drops to 181st in 2026
Nigeria's passport ranking has significantly declined, falling from 90th position in July 2026 to 181st in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index published on IziVisa.com. Nigerian passport holders can now access 24 countries without a visa, secure visas on arrival in 16 countries, and obtain electronic visas for 43 countries.
This marks a reduction from the 44 destinations available in July 2026. IziVisa ranks passports based on the number of destinations accessible without prior visa requirements, highlighting disparities in international travel access.
The United Arab Emirates leads the ranking with access to 185 destinations, followed by Switzerland with 120. The July 2026 Henley Passport Index also placed Nigeria at 90th out of 199 passports, maintaining a visa-free score of 44 destinations.
Nigeria's ranking aligns with that of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Turkmenistan. The methodologies of the IziVisa and Henley rankings differ, making direct comparisons inappropriate.
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