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.

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.

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. But, and this is important to note, 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.

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!

Related: 7 Foolproof Ways to Build Your Travel History

Also, check out:

• Countries Nigerian Passport Holders Can Visit with a US Visa
• Countries Nigerian Passport Holders Can Visit with a Schengen Visa
• Countries Nigerian Passport Holders Can Visit with a UK Visa

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

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.

Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa in Africa

1. Sao Tome & Principe
2. Morocco – eVisa application
3. Egypt *

*See the warning below for asterisked countries

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

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

Countries to Visit with a Canadian Visa in Europe

23. Georgia
24. Kosovo
25. Montenegro
26. North Macedonia

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

27. Qatar (E-Visa)
28. Saudi Arabia – Transit Visa Up to 96 Hours (with conditions)
29. Thailand – evisa application for Permanent Residents only

WARNING!

There’s been some feedback about Nigerian passport holders being denied boarding and entry into Egypt and Mexico using their resident cards and tourist visas. Please contact the airlines and immigration offices before you travel and get a confirmation (preferably a written one), that you will be allowed to board and enter the country with your valid documents.

The IATA site has this disclaimer for Nigerian Nationals to Egypt: Nigerian Nationals must have confirmation that their entry has been approved before departure by the Ministry of Interior, in addition to a visa.

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

Countries	Duration of Stay (Up To)	Reference and Notes
Sao Tome & Principe	15 Days	Visitors 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.
Morocco	30 Days	Morocco eVisa Site
Egypt	30 Days	IATA site, Experience Egypt Website Visa on Arrival is available for $25 (please read the disclaimer)
Antigua and Barbuda	30 Days	Antigua & 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 Maarten	90 Days	Permanent Residents Only Government of Netherlands Website
Bahamas	30 Days	Permanent Residents Only Bahamas Island Vacations
Bermuda	45 Days	Bermuda Government Website
British Virgin Islands	180 Days	British 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 Islands		Permanent Residents Only Cayman Islands Immigration Website
Costa Rica	30 Days	Costa Rica Embassy Website
Cuba	30 Days	IATA 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 Republic	30 Days	Dominican Embassy Website
Mexico	180 Days	Mexico Embassy Website (please read the disclaimer)
Nicaragua	30 Days	IATA 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.
Panama	30 Days	Embassy 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 Caicos		T&C Ministry of Immigration Services
Georgia	90 Days	Georgia Ministry of Affairs Website
Kosovo	15 Days	The Republic of Kosovo Website
Montenegro	30 Days	Government of Montenegro Website
North Macedonia	15 Days	North Macedonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Temporarily on hold until Dec 31, 2023
Qatar (E-Visa)	30 Days	Ministry of Interior Website Visa to be used for ETA application (Temporarily Suspended)
Saudi Arabia	90 Days	Visit Saudi Website
Thailand	60 Days	Permanent Residents Only Thai eVisa Website

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!