Two African Countries to Grant Nigerians Visa-Free Entry From 2027

Nigerian passport holders are set to enjoy visa-free access to two more African countries from January 1, 2027, following separate announcements by the governments of Chad and the Republic of the Congo.

The two countries have announced plans to eliminate entry visa requirements for citizens of all African nations, allowing Nigerians to travel to both destinations without securing visas before departure.

The move is part of wider efforts across the continent to promote the free movement of people, deepen African integration and facilitate cross-border trade and tourism.

Chad

Chad is expected to abolish entry visa requirements for African nationals from January 1, 2027.

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced the policy in July 2026, describing it as a step towards strengthening African integration and promoting the free movement of people and goods across the continent.

Once implemented, Nigerian travellers and citizens of other African countries will be able to enter Chad without obtaining an entry visa in advance, subject to applicable entry and security requirements.

Republic of the Congo

The Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, has also announced plans to remove visa requirements for nationals of all African countries from January 1, 2027.

President Denis Sassou Nguesso disclosed the decision during the 2026 African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings in Brazzaville.

The policy is expected to support greater movement of Africans across the continent and complement efforts to strengthen regional integration and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

44 Countries Nigerians Can Travel to Without a Pre-Travel Visa

The latest list of destinations available to Nigerian passport holders without obtaining a traditional visa before departure includes countries offering visa-free entry as well as visa-on-arrival arrangements.

1. Barbados
2. Benin
3. Burkina Faso
4. Burundi – Visa on arrival
5. Cambodia – Visa on arrival
6. Cameroon
7. Cape Verde
8. Chad
9. Comoros – Visa on arrival
10. Cook Islands
11. Côte d’Ivoire
12. Djibouti
13. Dominica
14. Fiji
15. Ghana
16. Guinea
17. Guinea-Bissau
18. Haiti
19. Iran – Visa on arrival
20. Kenya
21. Kiribati
22. Lebanon
23. Liberia
24. Madagascar – Visa on arrival
25. Maldives – Visa on arrival
26. Mali
27. Mauritius
28. Micronesia
29. Montserrat
30. Mozambique
31. Niger
32. Niue – Visa on arrival
33. Palau – Visa on arrival
34. Rwanda
35. Samoa – Visa on arrival
36. Senegal
37. Seychelles
38. Sierra Leone
39. St. Kitts and Nevis
40. The Gambia
41. Timor-Leste – Visa on arrival
42. Togo
43. Tuvalu
44. Vanuatu

Travellers are advised to confirm the latest entry conditions with the relevant embassy, immigration authority or airline before travelling, as visa policies, permitted length of stay and other entry requirements can change.

The planned changes by Chad and the Republic of the Congo could further expand travel opportunities for Nigerians and other African citizens while advancing the continent’s long-standing goal of greater freedom of movement.

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