Nigeria has improved its position on the global passport ranking, securing the 92nd spot with visa-free access to 45 countries, as reported by Henley and Partners. This marks a rise from the previous year's 97th place, reflecting positive changes in the nation's visa policies.
Nigeria has improved its position in the global passport ranking, securing the 92nd spot according to the latest report by Henley and Partners. The report, based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), highlights changes in visa policies and accessibility for various nations. Previously ranked 97th, Nigeria has made progress, now standing alongside Lebanon and Myanmar, with visa-free access to 45 destinations.
In Africa, Nigeria remains one of the countries with limited visa-free travel, ranking sixth lowest, only above South Sudan, Sudan, Eritrea, Libya, and Somalia. The top African nation in the ranking is Seychelles, holding the 24th position globally with access to 156 countries. Mauritius also improved, moving from 29th to 28th position, allowing access to 150 countries. South Africa is third in Africa and 47th globally, with 106 countries accessible without a prior visa.
Globally, Singapore maintains its top position, with its citizens enjoying visa-free travel to 195 destinations. Following Singapore, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain share the second spot. Austria, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden are tied for third place, each with visa-free access to 191 destinations. The fourth position is held by Belgium, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, each allowing visa-free travel to 190 destinations.
At the lower end of the ranking, Afghanistan remains the weakest passport, with access to only 26 countries, followed by Syria with 28, and Iraq with 31. These rankings underscore the disparities in global travel freedom and visa policies among nations.
