visa free countries for nigeria

Getting a visa to most places in the world as a Nigerian can be overwhelming and frustrating. You can still have an amazing vacation without going through the visa stress with the possibility of getting denied in the end, you wondering how ?

Currently(2017), there are 42 visa-free countries that a Nigerian passport holder can travel to and it is ranked the 86th strongest passport in the world.

Here are 7 exotic getaways you can take to still have that amazing vacation as alternatives without the visa stress.

1. Seychelles

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This is home to some of Africa’s best beaches and offers visitors opportunity to indulge in exciting water activities.

The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, known for its beaches, coral reefs, diving, nature reserves, etc

You get a visitor’s permit for 30 days in Seychelles.

 

2. Fiji

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Fiji is an archipelago of more than 330 islands that sits on the Indian ocean. It is an ideal nation for honeymoons, luxury retreats, and family vacations.

Fiji is a visa-free country  and you can stay for 4 months.

 

3. Maldives

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The Maldives is home to perhaps the best beaches in the world; they’re on almost every one of the country’s nearly 1200 islands sitting on the Indian Ocean.

Every resort in the Maldives has its own private island, and with over 100 to choose from the only problem is selecting where you want to stay.

With some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world, the clear waters of the Maldives are a magnet for anyone with an interest in marine life. The richness and variety is astonishing; dazzling coral walls, magnificent caves, and schools of brightly coloured tropical fish await you when you get down to the reef.

You get a visa upon arrival in Maldives for 30 days.

 

4. Madagascar

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Located off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Madagascar is home to thousands of plant and animal species found nowhere else in the world.

Not only is Madagascar undeniably stunning and an exotic place to be, the natural beauty,  and ecological diversity of Madagascar makes available a lot of things to do and see on the island.

You get a visa upon arrival in Madagascar for 90 days.

 

5. Mauritius

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Mauritius is a vacation paradise sitting on the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean; the beautiful beaches and the amazing luxury resorts would leave you speechless. you can take part in activities like kite surfing, boat excursions, the full suite of paddling activities offered by hotels and beach operators and so much more.

It is a destination to spend your honeymoon, make great memories and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle and amenities.

You get a visa upon arrival in Mauritius for 14 days.

 

6. Barbados

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A unique Caribbean paradise with a constant breeze of the trade wind gives Barbados a mild and pleasant tropical climate.

It is a very beautiful island, rich in art, music, history, smashing night life, and some of the best restaurants to be found anywhere.

It has amazing beach resorts, a UNESCO World Heritage capitol, Bridgetown, wild surf on the lonely east coast and a proud and welcoming populace.

Barbados is a visa-free country  and you can stay for 6 months.

 

7. Dominica

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This is a diver’s dream and hiker’s paradise with amazing palm beaches. It is surrounded by volcanic mountains.It has amazing places to visit like the  boiling waters, underwater champagne springs, sparkling waterfalls, rushing streams and rainforest canopies.

It has amazing places to visit like the  boiling waters, underwater champagne springs, sparkling waterfalls, rushing streams and rainforest canopies.

Dominica is a visa-free country  and you can stay for 6 months.