Spain 1st: New ranking for Nigerian passport as 3 more countries grant visa-free entry in 2023

The Nigerian passport has been ranked 191st out of 199 in the December update of the World Passport Index, prepared by VisaGuide.

The latest ranking means Nigeria has one of the least powerful passports in the world, with a score of 11.50.

This indicates that enthusiastic Nigerians who want to travel will have to pay more or go through tougher processing.

In the index, Nigeria's passport is only better than war-torn countries such as Libya, Sudan, North Korea, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Afghanistan, and Somalia.

Why is Nigeria's passport ranked so low?

According to VisaGuide, all passports were ranked based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a visa.

For Nigeria, the report shows that holders of Nigerian passports can only visit 26 countries visa-free.

Additionally, only one country approves entry with a travel authorization (eTA), while no country accepts Nigerians without a visa.

Also, only four countries approve visas on arrival for Nigerians, while eVisas are approved in 12 countries.

However, 170 countries around the world make it mandatory for Nigerians to secure a visa.

Legit.ng had earlier reported that Kenya, Kazakhstan, and Rwanda are some countries that announced visa-free entry for Nigerians in 2023.

Also, the Bahamas, a country in the Caribbean, will soon be another country Nigerians can visit without a visa.