Countries Nigerian Passport Holders Can Visit with a Canadian Visa

Based on popular demand :), I’ve decided to research and put up this post about countries to visit with a Canadian visa for Nigerian passport holders. While I have never held a Canadian visa, I am hoping to apply for one soon and will also write about the visa application process when I do.

Edit December 2024: I have now successfully applied for a Canadian visa and written about it here.

Like the UK, US and Schengen visas, a Canadian visa also helps expand the ever-dwindling list of countries that Nigerian citizens can visit with an evisa, a visa on arrival or completely visa free.

Countries to visit with a Canadian Visa
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In this post, I will write about the countries to visit with a Canadian Visa or PR card, including references to each country’s official immigration website. However, it is important to note that the information I provide here could be limited and could change without prior notice.

I try to update these visa articles as often as I can, however, as travel requirements are constantly changing, I implore you to conduct your own research and verify the information here, especially before your travel dates, to ensure you have the latest requirements.

Canadian Visa for Nigerian Citizens

I also truly appreciate everyone who contributes to enriching these articles by sharing their own experiences while travelling with a Nigerian passport. If you have visited any country recently with your Canadian PR card or tourist visa, please share your experiences with us!

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The Summary: Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa on a Nigerian Passport

Places to visit with Canadian Visa

This article focuses on travellers with valid Canadian tourist visas and PR cards. Other visa types may be used as well, however, I recommend that you confirm the entry requirements for yourself. Also, remember that some countries will require you to have a multiple-entry visa and you must have utilised this visa first in the origin country.

And without further ado, here are the countries to visit with a Canadian visa on a Nigerian Passport.

Canadian Visa for Nigerian Passport Holders

Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa in Africa

  1. Sao Tome & Principe
  2. Morocco – eVisa application

*See the warning below for asterisked countries

Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa in America (North, South and Central + Caribbean)

  1. Canada (Surprise!)
  2. Antigua and Barbuda
  3. Aruba – Permanent Residents Only
  4. Bahamas – Permanent Residents Only
  5. Bermuda
  6. Bonaire – Permanent Residents Only
  7. British Virgin Islands
  8. Cayman Islands – Permanent Residents Only
  9. Costa Rica
  10. Cuba*
  11. Curaçao – Permanent Residents Only
  12. Dominican Republic
  13. Jamaica
  14. Mexico*
  15. Nicaragua
  16. Panama
  17. Turks and Caicos*
  18. Saba – Permanent Residents Only
  19. St Eustatius – Permanent Residents Only
  20. St Maarten – Permanent Residents Only

Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa in Europe

  1. Georgia
  2. Kosovo
  3. Montenegro
  4. North Macedonia

Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa in the Middle East and Asia

  1. Japan – evisa
  2. Qatar (E-Visa)
  3. Saudi Arabia – Transit Visa Up to 96 Hours (with conditions)
  4. Thailand – evisa application for Permanent Residents only (2025: evisa available for all Nigerians. NDLEA certificate may still be required)
Countries to visit with a Canada Visa

WARNING!

Update 2025: Egypt visa on arrival is not available to Canadian visa holders and PR

Cuba and Turks & Caicos: Reference the comment from Adejoké Babington-Ashaye in the linked article and please confirm with the appropriate authorities about the requirements before travelling to Cuba.

More on Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa on a Nigerian Passport

CountriesDuration of Stay (Up To)Reference and Notes
Sao Tome & Principe15 DaysVisitors are currently required to pay a €20.00 entry fee on arrival

I found this reference but don’t 100% trust it. Please confirm with the airline before you go.
Morocco30 DaysMorocco eVisa Site
Antigua and Barbuda30 DaysAntigua & Barbuda Immigration Website
Visa on Arrival is available at the cost of $100

Cruise ship visitors do not require a visa if they arrive and leave on the same day
Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St Eustatius and St Maarten90 DaysPermanent Residents Only
Government of Netherlands Website
Bahamas30 DaysPermanent Residents Only
Bahamas Island Vacations
Bermuda45 DaysBermuda Government Website
British Virgin Islands180 DaysBritish Virgin Islands, London Office
Holders of current and valid visas issued by the United Kingdom, United States or Canada should have six (6) months of validity or use before travelling to the BVI
Cayman IslandsPermanent Residents Only
Cayman Islands Immigration Website
Costa Rica30 DaysCosta Rica Embassy Website
Cuba30 DaysIATA Site, Cuba Diplomatic Rep Site
Tourist Cards (Tarjeta del Turista) must be obtained prior to arrival in Cuba and are available at:
Cuban Embassies or Consulates;
Authorized Airlines;
Travel agencies.
Dominican Republic30 DaysDominican Embassy Website
JamaicaConsulate General of Jamaica Toronto Website
Mexico180 DaysMexico Embassy Website (please read the disclaimer)
Nicaragua30 DaysIATA Site
Nationals of Nigeria with a visa or residence permit issued by Canada can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
Panama30 DaysEmbassy of Panama Website, Consulate of Panama in Toronto
Canadian visa must have been used once and must be valid for at least 6 months before entry into Panama. You may also need to show sufficient funds to cover your stay.
Turks and CaicosT&C Ministry of Immigration Services
Georgia90 DaysGeorgia Ministry of Affairs Website
Kosovo15 DaysThe Republic of Kosovo Website
Montenegro30 DaysGovernment of Montenegro Website
North Macedonia15 DaysNorth Macedonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Temporarily on hold until Dec 31, 2023
Japan eVisaJapan eVisa Website
Qatar (E-Visa)30 DaysHayya Portal
Saudi Arabia90 DaysVisit Saudi Website
Thailand60 DaysPermanent Residents Only
Thai eVisa Website

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  • Clear views of Mount Fuji, a beautiful lake and swans... what more could I possibly ask for? 🥰
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If you visit the area, here are some places you'll find the swans + a perfect view of Mount Fuji 🏔🦢

📌 Hirano Beach 白鳥浜: There's an elderly gentleman who comes to feed the swans from around 8:30am to 4pm, so you're likely to see flocks of swans here
📌 In front of Koyu Club Hotel (コーユー倶楽部山中湖畔サロン)
📌 A little further down the road from the last location is a dock where you can also rent swan boats.

For clear views of Mount Fuji, winter, spring and autumn have the most days with clear visibility. You can always look up the weather forecast to see what the day's going to be like before you visit. 

Early mornings and evenings give you the best chance of seeing the gorgeous mountain without any cloud coverings 🤍 On this particular day, Mount Fuji was clearly visible throughout the day!

#lakeyamanaka #fujifivelakes #swanlake #japan
  • This town was a beautiful surprise in Japan 😍

To get here, we travelled from Kyoto to Nagoya and from there to Nakatsugawa. From Nakatsugawa Station, we had to take another bus to Magome-Juku but the commute was so worth it!

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Magome forms part of the Nakasendo Trail, a historic route that once connected Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the Edo period in Japan. It traverses the mountainous heart of Japan, offering breathtaking views of forests, rivers, and traditional villages.

The trail is known for its 69 post towns where people would rest along the way. Today, parts of the Nakasendo are well-preserved, allowing hikers to experience a mix of nature and history as they walk through charming old towns like Magome and Tsumago, where time seems to stand still amidst the preserved traditional architecture.

#travelinspiration #japantrip #magome #travelwithapentojapan #travelwithapen
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Clear views of Mount Fuji, a beautiful lake and swans... what more could I possibly ask for? 🥰 _____________________ If you visit the area, here are some places you'll find the swans + a perfect view of Mount Fuji 🏔🦢 📌 Hirano Beach 白鳥浜: There's an elderly gentleman who comes to feed the swans from around 8:30am to 4pm, so you're likely to see flocks of swans here 📌 In front of Koyu Club Hotel (コーユー倶楽部山中湖畔サロン) 📌 A little further down the road from the last location is a dock where you can also rent swan boats. For clear views of Mount Fuji, winter, spring and autumn have the most days with clear visibility. You can always look up the weather forecast to see what the day's going to be like before you visit. Early mornings and evenings give you the best chance of seeing the gorgeous mountain without any cloud coverings 🤍 On this particular day, Mount Fuji was clearly visible throughout the day! #lakeyamanaka #fujifivelakes #swanlake #japan
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This town was a beautiful surprise in Japan 😍 To get here, we travelled from Kyoto to Nagoya and from there to Nakatsugawa. From Nakatsugawa Station, we had to take another bus to Magome-Juku but the commute was so worth it! -------‐‐‐--‐ Magome forms part of the Nakasendo Trail, a historic route that once connected Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the Edo period in Japan. It traverses the mountainous heart of Japan, offering breathtaking views of forests, rivers, and traditional villages. The trail is known for its 69 post towns where people would rest along the way. Today, parts of the Nakasendo are well-preserved, allowing hikers to experience a mix of nature and history as they walk through charming old towns like Magome and Tsumago, where time seems to stand still amidst the preserved traditional architecture. #travelinspiration #japantrip #magome #travelwithapentojapan #travelwithapen
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Countries to Visit with a Canadian PR or Tourist Visa

I will update this article as often as possible, but please be aware that visa policies may change at any time. Before you pack your bags, get an update on your visa status from the Immigration Offices of the countries you intend to visit or the relevant airlines.

Please share your experiences travelling with a Nigerian Passport, and if you have visited any of these countries with a Canadian visa, please share your experiences to improve this post!

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  1. Thanks so much for the wonderful work you do with this blog! I wanted to share my recent experience entering Nicaragua having both a Canadian and US Visa. It is possible and as a Nigerian you would indeed get visa on arrival. However, here are a couple of pointers to note. I crossed the border into Nicaragua from Costa Rica with a tour company. I think this actually helped me because I don’t speak Spanish and the tour operator was able to stay with me and translate the questions from the immigration officer. The process took me about 45 minutes. It was very professional and courteous. I was asked questions about my work (current and prior), my current residence, and travel. Eventually my passport was stamped with a 30 day visa upon payment of $50. don’t know if the process would have been quicker if I had flown into the capital. Sharing this in case someone wants to do border crossing from any of the neighbouring countries. My advice would be to use a tour company. I used Native’s Way from Guanacaste, Costa Rica. All the best to my fellow adventurous Nigerian travellers!

    1. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. This is so helpful, especially having a guide who speaks Spanish with you. I can imagine that it might have gone differently otherwise.

      Taking note of this if I find myself attempting a cross-country road trip in South/Central America.

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19 hours ago
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Let me be honest, that tripod was never going to see the light of day! 🤭
Let me be honest, that tripod was never going to see the light of day! 🤭
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What a beautiful city! 😍

#kamoriver #kyoto #japan
What a beautiful city! 😍 #kamoriver #kyoto #japan
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Clear views of Mount Fuji, a beautiful lake and swans... what more could I possibly ask for? 🥰
_____________________

If you visit the area, here are some places you'll find the swans + a perfect view of Mount Fuji 🏔🦢

📌 Hirano Beach 白鳥浜: There's an elderly gentleman who comes to feed the swans from around 8:30am to 4pm, so you're likely to see flocks of swans here
📌 In front of Koyu Club Hotel (コーユー倶楽部山中湖畔サロン)
📌 A little further down the road from the last location is a dock where you can also rent swan boats.

For clear views of Mount Fuji, winter, spring and autumn have the most days with clear visibility. You can always look up the weather forecast to see what the day's going to be like before you visit. 

Early mornings and evenings give you the best chance of seeing the gorgeous mountain without any cloud coverings 🤍 On this particular day, Mount Fuji was clearly visible throughout the day!

#lakeyamanaka #fujifivelakes #swanlake #japan
Clear views of Mount Fuji, a beautiful lake and swans... what more could I possibly ask for? 🥰 _____________________ If you visit the area, here are some places you'll find the swans + a perfect view of Mount Fuji 🏔🦢 📌 Hirano Beach 白鳥浜: There's an elderly gentleman who comes to feed the swans from around 8:30am to 4pm, so you're likely to see flocks of swans here 📌 In front of Koyu Club Hotel (コーユー倶楽部山中湖畔サロン) 📌 A little further down the road from the last location is a dock where you can also rent swan boats. For clear views of Mount Fuji, winter, spring and autumn have the most days with clear visibility. You can always look up the weather forecast to see what the day's going to be like before you visit. Early mornings and evenings give you the best chance of seeing the gorgeous mountain without any cloud coverings 🤍 On this particular day, Mount Fuji was clearly visible throughout the day! #lakeyamanaka #fujifivelakes #swanlake #japan
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This town was a beautiful surprise in Japan 😍

To get here, we travelled from Kyoto to Nagoya and from there to Nakatsugawa. From Nakatsugawa Station, we had to take another bus to Magome-Juku but the commute was so worth it!

-------‐‐‐--‐

Magome forms part of the Nakasendo Trail, a historic route that once connected Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the Edo period in Japan. It traverses the mountainous heart of Japan, offering breathtaking views of forests, rivers, and traditional villages.

The trail is known for its 69 post towns where people would rest along the way. Today, parts of the Nakasendo are well-preserved, allowing hikers to experience a mix of nature and history as they walk through charming old towns like Magome and Tsumago, where time seems to stand still amidst the preserved traditional architecture.

#travelinspiration #japantrip #magome #travelwithapentojapan #travelwithapen
This town was a beautiful surprise in Japan 😍 To get here, we travelled from Kyoto to Nagoya and from there to Nakatsugawa. From Nakatsugawa Station, we had to take another bus to Magome-Juku but the commute was so worth it! -------‐‐‐--‐ Magome forms part of the Nakasendo Trail, a historic route that once connected Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the Edo period in Japan. It traverses the mountainous heart of Japan, offering breathtaking views of forests, rivers, and traditional villages. The trail is known for its 69 post towns where people would rest along the way. Today, parts of the Nakasendo are well-preserved, allowing hikers to experience a mix of nature and history as they walk through charming old towns like Magome and Tsumago, where time seems to stand still amidst the preserved traditional architecture. #travelinspiration #japantrip #magome #travelwithapentojapan #travelwithapen
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Black Crow Castle, standing strong since the 1500s — a true Japanese gem!
Black Crow Castle, standing strong since the 1500s — a true Japanese gem!
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Travel Amarachi is VERY different from Home Amarachi! Am I living a fake life?😭😂

Because,my ideal day will start at 10 or 11am and end at 2am. I'm a night owl 🦉, not an early bird 🐦 - a complete opposite of who I become when I travel!

Tea or Coffee? No, thanks! I'll take a glass of orange juice please! 🍹 But "Travel-Amarachi" will take that matcha 🍵, with the beautiful cafe to matcha! See what I did there? 😉 #thefunniestgirlinNigeria #MFGN👑

I only hike for love ❤️ and my Love can faint if he goes on a trip that doesn't include any bit of hiking. So here we are!

+1: I am also a big home buddy. If you catch me outside, I must really love you! But Travel-Amarachi can't stay put in the hotel!
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Over to you! What are some ways travel-you differs from home-you? Let me know in the comment section below!

#travelinspiration #japantrip #travelwithapentojapan #travelwithapen
Travel Amarachi is VERY different from Home Amarachi! Am I living a fake life?😭😂 Because,my ideal day will start at 10 or 11am and end at 2am. I'm a night owl 🦉, not an early bird 🐦 - a complete opposite of who I become when I travel! Tea or Coffee? No, thanks! I'll take a glass of orange juice please! 🍹 But "Travel-Amarachi" will take that matcha 🍵, with the beautiful cafe to matcha! See what I did there? 😉 #thefunniestgirlinNigeria #MFGN👑 I only hike for love ❤️ and my Love can faint if he goes on a trip that doesn't include any bit of hiking. So here we are! +1: I am also a big home buddy. If you catch me outside, I must really love you! But Travel-Amarachi can't stay put in the hotel! _____________________________ Over to you! What are some ways travel-you differs from home-you? Let me know in the comment section below! #travelinspiration #japantrip #travelwithapentojapan #travelwithapen
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An absolutely wonderful time in the most stunning country! 😍😍

#japantrip2025🇯🇵🌸⛩️
An absolutely wonderful time in the most stunning country! 😍😍 #japantrip2025🇯🇵🌸⛩️
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Public holidays should be your best friend if you work full time and love to travel. Eid and Easter fall between the months of March and June.

If you plan out your vacation time properly, you can:

🌸: get 24 vacation days ✈️ by taking only 12 days off! 🤯. Perfect for your Asian odyssey or West African road trip from Nigeria to Cote D'Ivoire 🚌

You can also split this time, taking shorter breaks in addition to the public holidays.

Take 12 days off from March 31 to April 21 to get 24 vacation days (including weekend and public holidays)! 😀 

Mar 31 - Apr 01: Likely Eid Al Fitr
Apr 18 - Apr 21: Easter

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Public holidays should be your best friend if you work full time and love to travel. Eid and Easter fall between the months of March and June. If you plan out your vacation time properly, you can: 🌸: get 24 vacation days ✈️ by taking only 12 days off! 🤯. Perfect for your Asian odyssey or West African road trip from Nigeria to Cote D'Ivoire 🚌 You can also split this time, taking shorter breaks in addition to the public holidays. Take 12 days off from March 31 to April 21 to get 24 vacation days (including weekend and public holidays)! 😀 Mar 31 - Apr 01: Likely Eid Al Fitr Apr 18 - Apr 21: Easter Send this post to your manager immediately! 🚀
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