Nigeria's Passport Ranking Drops, Losing 20 Visa-Free Destinations

Reports indicate that Nigerians can no longer enter 20 destinations visa-free, highlighting the country's declining passport standing. Nigeria ranks 181st globally, allowing passport holders access to 24 destinations without a visa, 16 with visas on arrival, and 43 through electronic visas.

The October African passport assessment by IziVisas lists Nigeria's visa-free destinations separately from those requiring visas on arrival, resulting in a mobility score of 40 destinations accessible without prior visa approval. Nigeria ranks 47th among 54 African passports assessed, indicating limited travel opportunities for its citizens.

Comparatively, Seychelles offers access to 124 destinations, Mauritius to 114, and South Africa to 88. The differences in rankings stem from varying methodologies used by the Henley Passport Index and IziVisas.

The Henley index assesses 199 passports against 227 destinations, while IziVisas focuses on visa-free access, leading to discrepancies in reported figures.