47 visa-free countries with Nigerian passport

47 visa-free countries with Nigerian passport

TDPel Media | 16 Nov 2022

Visa-Free Countries for Holders of a Nigerian Passport:

Visa-free refers to the capacity to travel to foreign nations without requiring a visa. The sole document necessary for admission and exit is a valid passport.

Or, we can say that “Visa Free for Nigerians” is a program that allows Nigerian people to travel to nations where a visa is not required for Nigerian passport holders. In other words, Nigerians do not require a visa to access visa-free countries or territories.

Countries that offer visa-upon-arrival or e-visas for Nigerians require the visa to be obtained before to arriving at the port of entry. The nations listed below are visa-free for Nigerian passport holders.

There are 47 nations that do not require a visa as an essential travel document, including the following:

List of Visa-Free Destinations — Travel from Nigeria without a visa

Visa-Free, eVisa, and Visa-On-Arrival Countries for Nigerians in Africa
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cameroun
Cabo Verde
Chad
Comoros
Côte d’Ivoire
Djibouti
Ethiopia
This is the Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius Mozambique * Niger
Rwanda
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Togo
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa-Free, eVisa, and Visa-On-Arrival Countries for Nigerians in Asia
Iran
Kyrgyzstan
Maldives
Timor-Leste eVisa, Visa on Arrival and Visa Free Countries in North and South America for Nigerian Citizens
Antigua and Barbuda
Barbados
Dominica
Fiji\sHaiti
Christopher and Nevis
Suriname
Oceania eVisa and Visa-Free Countries for Nigerian Citizens
Fiji
Micronesia
Tuvalu
Vanuatu

In addition to paperwork and locations, there are a number of other things that should not be overlooked during departure preparation, including:

What are the advantages of visa-upon-arrival?

When traveling abroad, it takes a great deal of time to apply for visas, obtain permits, repeatedly visit the embassy, and take care of everything. Thus, visa on arrival has numerous advantages. For instance, you are not need to apply for a visa in advance at your home country’s embassy or consulate. All the work will be completed at the airport upon arrival in the nation. On the other hand, little documents are required. Consequently, the danger associated with visas upon arrival is relatively low.

Reservations for Transportation and Lodging

After deciding on a location, the next step is to acquire transportation and lodging tickets. Depending on the option made, the date and cost can be modified to accommodate the travel budget.

Travel insurance

When traveling with travel insurance, some individuals will feel more at ease. Before leaving, a travel insurance policy can be purchased online or offline. Here, you may view the selection of available insurance options.

Country of Destination Knowledge and Travel Planning

It is no longer difficult to collect accurate data. Before the day of travel, it is advisable to gather all pertinent information on the target nation. Basic information about travel places, cuisine, and other forms of amusement. Don’t forget to check for a contact number that can be used in case of an emergency.

Convert to the Currency of the Destination Country.

In addition, the difference in currencies must be addressed in preparation for bringing the currency of the target country upon arrival. Although this form of card may now be used for payment in a variety of nations, there is no harm in earning cash in the local currency.

Discover the Transportation Model of the Destination Nation

Each country’s unique transportation systems must be mastered. Understanding existing transportation will facilitate the desire to circumnavigate the country of goal. Learn how to pay for transportation, routes, and schedules, among other things.

Collection of Objects

Carrying an excessive amount of goods can undoubtedly hinder travel. It is preferable to select products to be transported based on the environment, weather, and other requirements. Focus on minimizing your valuables.

Prepare English or the Destination Language (Basic Conversation)

Language barriers will also factor into the dynamics of international travel. It will be easier for visitors to communicate with locals if they learn a bit of the destination’s native language. If the local language is deemed too challenging, at least become conversant in basic English, which is an international language.

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Kenyans to enter South Africa visa-free from January

Kenyans to enter South Africa visa-free from January

The presidents of South Africa and Kenya say they have resolved a long-standing visa dispute.

ABC News | 16 November 2022

NAIROBI, Kenya -- The presidents of South Africa and Kenya said Wednesday they have resolved a long-standing visa dispute and Kenyans will be able to visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days in a calendar year.

South Africans already get free visas on arrival in Kenya, while Kenyans were charged and required to provide proof of sufficient funds and return flight tickets.

The new agreement is set to take effect on Jan. 1.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was in Kenya on his first official trip to the country.

He and Kenyan President William Ruto praised the Ethiopia peace agreement signed last week in South Africa and brokered by the African Union.

They appealed to the parties to “ensure full implementation of the agreement to reach a lasting political settlement."

The Kenyan and South African leaders also directed their trade ministers to address barriers that limit trade between the two countries.

The two nations are among the strongest economies on the African continent.

Home Affairs dragging its feet with adoption registrations

Home Affairs dragging its feet with adoption registrations – Angel Khanhyile

Politics Web | 09 November 2022

As the world celebrates Adoption Day, the Democratic Alliance calls on the department of Home Affairs to urgently register all pending adoptions in South Africa.

On the 1st of November 2022, the Department of Home Affairs and Minister Aaron Motsoaledi appeared before the Portfolio Committee of Home Affairs, presenting the first and second quarter’s reports that were mum on adoption registrations.

In response to the questions on these registration statuses, the department assured the committee that all adoptions with court orders had been registered.

The minister and the department however mislead the Portfolio Committee.

The information in our possession indicates that adoptions with court orders, dated as far back as 2019 have not been registered. As a result, parents who reside outside the country are left with no option but to leave their children behind because they do not have the new birth certificates, which display the particulars of the new parents. It also prevents them from applying for passports.

In desperation, some parents have approached the courts to force the department to register the adopted children, but the department is adamant about ignoring the court orders.

The DA submitted 121 adoption orders to the department today, and we expect the department to do the right thing and register these children to give them a chance at a new life with their new families.

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Australia: Home affairs prepare to revamp Australia's immigration system

Australia: Home affairs prepare to revamp Australia's immigration system

Roam Migration Law  15 November 2022

Issues with our immigration system and program are splashed across the media this morning, as Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says the government is already acting on allegations regarding specific people over the exploitation of the visa system.

“We are already taking action on these individuals,” she told media this morning.

“But I do think there is a need to have a broader look at the way in which the system has been exploited by criminals, and so we will also undertake that work and we’re just working with the government about what’s the best policy process to work through.”

We’ve got to have a really good conversation here, and the migration reform is about looking at, you know, big economic transformations the country needs to make. Because we want to be a high-skill, high-wage economy and the immigration system can help us deliver that.

But we’ve got another very important objective here, which is to make sure we’ve got the caring workforce we need to give dignity in their older age.

O’Neil also said the current skilled migration list isn’t evidence-based.

“The way that you end up with something on the skilled migration list is not based really on whether there’s a skills shortage or not.’

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Home Affairs says it is winning battle against long queues

Home Affairs says it is winning battle against long queues

Cape Times 15 Nov 2022

Cape Town - While the portfolio committee on Home Affairs has welcomed progress made in the fight against long queues at Home Affairs offices through the Branch Appointment Booking System (Babs), they say more still needs to be done.

The department launched the system in June, in an effort to improve service delivery to clients.

Babs is currently active in 163 front offices.

By the end of the November it was expected that all modernised offices would have a booking system.

The department also expanded its footprint and entered public-private partnership with banks, with 27 bank branches currently operational and available to service Home Affairs clients.

The department said it envisaged rolling out the service to a further 43 sites once partnership agreements were signed.

Department deputy director-general for institutional planning and support, Thulani Mavuso, said: “The first intervention we made that is showing great success is Babs.

“This is currently running on a hybrid model. There has been a lot (more) positive feedback from clients than negatives with the system. For now the booking system is just for ID smart cards and passports.

“It has seen the reduction of queues in certain offices and improved client satisfaction; many clients have communicated this via social media and direct emails to the department.”

He said over 200 000 clients have used the booking system since June 1.

ANC MP Mathedi Moleka said many offices were still faced with long queues and she hoped this would improve soon.

Moleka suggested that mobile units return for the elderly for the collection of smart cards as many travel long distances for collection.

“Otherwise the progress made is welcomed and hopefully remaining issues will be attended to as a matter of urgency.”

DA MP Adrian Roos said that Babs was great but his concern was that sometimes it was over subscribed.

“I remember in Somerset West there were few people who had an appointment at the same time.

“There was also a matter of a long queue this other time while the Babs terminal was empty.

“Something must also be done for the disadvantaged people who don’t have the internet or smart phones, so that they (can) book on this booking system.”

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