Nigeria’s passport has again plunged from 90th position in July 2026 to 181st out of 196 countries in the latest IziVisa Passport Ranking Index, reflecting a significant decline in the number of destinations Nigerian passport holders can access without obtaining a visa in advance.
According to data published on IziVisa.com, Nigerian passport holders can travel to 24 countries visa-free, obtain visas on arrival in 16 countries, and access 43 countries through electronic visas.
The latest ranking represents a sharp drop from the 90th position Nigeria occupied in July 2026, when its passport provided visa-free access to 44 destinations.
The decline in the visa-free score from 44 to 24 destinations highlights the difference between the two reported rankings and the reduced number of countries Nigerians can visit without prior visa approval.
In a statement on its website, IziVisa explained that passports are ranked according to the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a visa beforehand.
The index considers different categories of travel access, including visa-free entry, visas on arrival and electronic visas, which determine the level of international mobility available to passport holders.
The United Arab Emirates leads the 2026 IziVisa ranking, with its passport providing access to 185 of 198 documented destinations through visa-free entry, visas on arrival or electronic visas.
