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For Nigerian travellers, a number of countries are making it easier to obtain visa and to visit, study, or conduct business within their borders.

From Africa to the Middle East, governments are gradually relaxing visa policies, embracing more open travel relations with Africa’s most populous nation.

Here’s a look at some of the countries that have recently made the visa process simpler for Nigerians.

1. South Africa

South Africa has taken a major step toward strengthening its relationship with Nigeria by simplifying visa access for travellers. Nigerian applicants can now obtain South African visas without physically submitting their passports, making the process more seamless and secure. Business travellers also benefit from a five-year multiple-entry visa, a move designed to encourage trade and investment between the two countries. This reform reflects a mutual commitment to deepen economic and tourism ties between Nigeria and South Africa.

2. United Arab Emirates (UAE)

After nearly two years of diplomatic tension that saw visa suspensions for Nigerians, the United Arab Emirates reopened its doors in 2024 by resuming visa issuance. The development also coincided with the resumption of direct flights between Lagos, Abuja, and Dubai by Emirates and Etihad Airways. Though some conditions remain in place—such as specific eligibility requirements for certain age groups—the policy shift represents a renewed partnership and a path to restoring the once vibrant travel and business link between the two nations.

3. Kenya

Kenya is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most welcoming destinations by abolishing the electronic travel authorization requirement for most African nationals, including Nigerians. From July 2025, Nigerians can visit Kenya visa-free and stay for up to 90 days. The decision aligns with Kenya’s Pan-African agenda of promoting free movement across the continent and boosting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange among African states.

4. Rwanda

Rwanda continues to lead by example in promoting African unity and integration. Nigerians can now

travel to Rwanda visa-free for up to 30 days, part of a broader initiative to enhance tourism, business, and conference travel across the continent. Kigali’s open-door approach has made it a hub for regional diplomacy and innovation, symbolizing what a borderless Africa could look like.

5. Ghana

Ghana has embraced digital transformation in its immigration system, introducing an online visa portal that simplifies applications for Nigerians. The new platform eliminates the need for paper forms and physical visits to consulates. Approvals can now be obtained electronically within just a few business days. The policy fosters closer West African cooperation and encourages tourism, education, and business travel between Accra and Lagos.

6. Barbados

In the Caribbean, Barbados has become increasingly open to African visitors, extending visa-free stays for Nigerians up to six months. This progressive policy not only supports tourism but also promotes stronger diaspora connections between Africa and the Caribbean. The country has also marketed itself as a remote work haven for Africans looking for short-term relocation opportunities under its Welcome Stamp programme.

7. Turkey

Turkey has also made travel easier for Nigerians who already hold valid US, UK, or Schengen visas. Through its online e-visa portal, eligible Nigerians can now apply digitally and receive approval within 48 hours without visiting the embassy. The simplified process enhances tourism and business travel, while offering Nigerians a convenient gateway between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/full-list-of-countries-that-recently-relaxed-visa-rules-for-nigerians/

Good. We need to all look for another means to survive

Nobody in osun state is even speaking on what is happening to amotekun in their state. How they want to silent them from Abuja, that state government dont even power to safe them.

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Welll

Wha can we do

Better country no even dey the list

Spit on Tinubu shiny skull

Walai Nigeria is a shithole country. See the list of countries o

Where are the cows?
The journey is still far

Nice update. Some of these countries just dey open up because dem wan boost their economy. Still good sha, opportunity dey for who sabi use am.

Which UAE visa is easy? The conditions alone will make you decide to do your vacation in Kenya.

Good one! It's win win for Nigerians

princeade86:
Nobody in osun state is even speaking on what is happening to amotekun in their state. How they want to silent them from Abuja, that state government dont even power to safe them.

Wat is happening to amotekun

See small countries disgracing us because of bad and worthless politicians who called themselves leaders.

Chai 😭😭😭😭


Are we going to continue like this?

God abeg help us, we independent minded people of Nigeria who are not slaves to politicians needs your help urgently.

🙏🙏🙏

kaunafemzy:
Better country no even dey the list

Spit on Tinubu shiny skull

UAE and Turkey is better

Great100000:
For Nigerian travellers, a number of countries are making it easier to obtain visa and to visit, study, or conduct business within their borders.


Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/full-list-of-countries-that-recently-relaxed-visa-rules-for-nigerians/

I was expecting to see the US.

princeade86:
Nobody in osun state is even speaking on what is happening to amotekun in their state. How they want to silent them from Abuja, that state government dont even power to safe them.

If true, it's the FG's strategy to starve the state of security so their herdsmen and gunmen and terrorists can have a smooth sail to deal with the people. If they're trying to stifle Amotekun, you guys should settle for vigilante and defend your state.

I just hope that our Brothers will not disappoint us

kaunafemzy:
Better country no even dey the list

Spit on Tinubu shiny skull

Why would better Countries be on the list when your Brothers & Sisters from the Land of Depleted Sun have soiled our reputation with their criminal activities?

Barbados wey cost die. If you no hold better funds no even dream

Saturnalia:
Why would better Countries be on the list when your Brothers & Sisters from the Land of Depleted Sun have soiled our reputation with their criminal activities?

What criminal activities? Start mentioning or go and rest

If our country was working well, nobody will travel anywhere, and this post won't even make front-page

irumanle:
Walai Nigeria is a shithole country.

See the list of countries o

Based on what is happening in Lagos State and the FCT without water supply, you are correct in saying that Nigeria is a shithole country.

fergie001:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5v-F81hNTs

The Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources in Lagos State, Mahmood Adegbite, has said that people drilling borehole in the Lekki axis of the state is probably drinking ‘’shit water.”

While speaking at a stakeholders meeting in the state recently, Adegbite noted that contaminated boreholes in Lekki pose health risk and added that treatment of waste water would eradicate any form of disease that may arise from it.

He said, “On waste water treatment, I will say that everyone digging borehole within the Lekki axis is probably drinking what I will call ‘shit water.’

https://punchng.com/video-everyone-digging-borehole-in-lekki-is-probably-drinking-shit-water-lagos-govt/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMABDJjbGNrAwAEK2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEewOd7728C0FSKQJNWar4yKRxNpNKt1owSlw47y57FKAux2QxvQL24Iu18rtw_aem_3kB5Sd2GjpdqjN6zFuIs7w

Water Scarcity Hits Maitama, Embassies Affected

Tue, 25 Feb 2025

A severe water scarcity has hit the downtown area of Maitama District in the Federal Capital City over the last two weeks, Abuja Metro reports.

Many parts of the affluent neighbourhood have been struggling with lack of pipe-borne water as the Federal Capital Territory Water Board supply has been off.

https://dailytrust.com/water-scarcity-hits-maitama-embassies-affected/

Hmmmm is this supposed to be a joke

APC will also claim this as an achievement

Not to sound pessimistic, but I thought I would see 'better Countries'.

princeade86:
Nobody in osun state is even speaking on what is happening to amotekun in their state. How they want to silent them from Abuja, that state government dont even power to safe them.

Please, can you shed more light on this?

Saturnalia:
Why would better Countries be on the list when your Brothers & Sisters from the Land of Depleted Sun have soiled our reputation with their criminal activities?

Abeg nack us gist o. How is the ayederu guy from Osun State, who claims to be a Lagosian, also from the land of the depleted sun? Ṣé anjannu ni àbí iwin?

FLASHBACK: Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola narrating the life of Tinubu years ago. #Ayederu (Counterfeit)pic.twitter.com/xr40gXe9Qx

— ayemojubar 🫆 (@ayemojubar) June 26, 2022

swaggerjack:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DLrnL6rQ6M?si=uMMUVFfetODTr4Fw

autoez:
If our country was working well, nobody will travel anywhere, and this post won't even make front-page

People from Countries with better working systems, are the ones that travel more but they travel for business and leisure, while most from poor economies travel in search of a better life than home.

zinaunreal:
What criminal activities? Start mentioning or go and rest

human trafficking, drug trafficking, romance scams, kidnappings, baby factories etc

In other words, these are countries yearning for aggressive development
The US will look like a third world country by the time our bloodas are through with them

autoez:
If our country was working well, nobody will travel anywhere, and this post won't even make front-page

you brothers will travel to a good country and still be committing crimes

As I no see The United States Of America 🇺🇸 the UK 🇬🇧 the other countries are needless. Because economically those countries listed are needless.

These ones need us to come help them develop their countries.