5 countries that are visa-free for Nigerian passport holders

  • Haiti

An island located in the Caribbean bordered by Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Cuba and Bahamas. Haiti is the most mountainous nation in the Caribbean. The country has a tropical climate with two rainy seasons. Its white sand beaches and mountainous scenery make it attractive for tourists. Haitians speak two main languages ; French and Haitian creole. Its capital Port-au-Prince is the largest city. You can stay up to 90 days in Haiti as a Nigerian passport holder.

  • Barbados
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A leading tourist vacation in the Caribbean with sky blue waters. Its capital city; Bridgetown, consists of one third of its population. For an exciting adventure here, go on the Atlantic submarine to enjoy a nice view of the underwater life and take a tour of the island to enjoy its scenic views. Visit the museums to get a peek into the history of this Caribbean nation In addition, you can treat yourself to Cou-Cou and flying fish to get a true taste of Caribbean food. The official language of Barbados is English. Nigerian passport holders require no visa to visit this country and can stay for up to 180 days.

  • Dominica

Located between Martinique and Guadeloupe. Dominica has a few beaches but its mountains, freshwater lakes, hot springs, waterfalls, and diving spots make it an attractive holiday destination. Its capital city is Roseau. The Caribbean Island’s volcanic nature has attracted a lot of scuba divers. English is the main language of the island although, Dominican creole is largely spoken. Saltfish and bakes (fried dough) are a staple in Dominica. You can visit this country and stay for up to 180 days.

  • St. kitts and Nevis

Made up of two islands separated by 3 kilometers, these islands are surrounded by the crystal clear Caribbean waters. The people of St. Kitts and Nevis are known to be very warm to tourists. Adventure lovers can rent a bike and go mountain biking. Visit the museums to learn more about their rich heritage. The two main languages spoken are English and Saint Kitts creole. Treat your taste buds to Conch fritters, which is basically conch meat fried in seasoned batter. Pelau also gives you a real taste of the islands. A mixture of everything delicious about the island’s cuisine. Itis made up of pig tail, beef and all kinds of meat. It also contains rice, pigeon peas and a variety of vegetables. Nigerian passport holders can stay here for up to 90 days.

  • Fiji

A group of over 300 islands, made of gorgeous pristine islands. These islands are located in the Southwest pacific. You’re spoilt for choice as almost every island has resorts that cater too different tastes. The languages spoken are Fiji, English and Fiji Hindi. Fijian culture is very vibrant and its a huge part of the people’s life. Go snorkeling in the Mamanuca Islands or spend sometime treating yourself to luxury stay in Qaalito Islands’ private resort. Explore historical artifacts in the Fiji museum and have fun at the Sigatoka sand dunes. In Fiji Island, you can stay up to 120 days.

Update on the UAE Emirates ID 

Do you know your UAE Emirates ID card can now serve as your UAE resident visa? Usually, the Emirates ID is applied separately from the visa and takes a whole new process to acquire.

However, this change effectively reduces the number of steps required to issue or renew one’s residency documents. With this, residence visa and Emirates ID can be renewed within a single application, as opposed to two separate processes as is the case now. This will be applicable for residency documents issued after April 11.

Expatriates in the UAE, including prospective visa applicants, will soon no longer require residency visas to be stamped on their passports.

Airlines will be able to verify residency through residents’ Emirates ID and passport numbers.

The move aims to upgrade the services offered to the people in the country and is based on a Cabinet resolution issued earlier this year.

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