For Nigerian passport holders with an EU residence permit

Countries Nigerian citizens can visit with an EU residence permit

These countries trust an EU residence permit and waive or ease their own visa for Nigerian citizens.

9 countries open up
5 visa-free
1 visa on arrival
3 easier eVisa or eTA

Albania eVisa→Visa-free90 days

Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa already used once, or a residence permit of Ireland, Schengen, the UK, the US or a 10-year UAE residence.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, Ireland, GCC residence.
Kosovo Visa required→Visa-free

Valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or biometric Schengen residence permit.

Also accepted: Schengen visa.
Mexico Visa required→Visa-free180 days

Valid visa of Canada, the US, the UK or a Schengen state, or permanent residence there. Physical visa sticker valid on arrival. Entry can be refused after a past US visa refusal.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, Canada, Japan.
Montenegro Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Supporting visa must stay valid for your whole stay.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, Ireland, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand.
Serbia Visa required→Visa-free90 days

Valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit. 90 days in any 180.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, Schengen visa, UK visa.
Antigua and Barbuda eVisa→Visa on arrival30 days

Valid visa or residence from Canada, the US, the UK or a Schengen state. About USD 100 on arrival.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Canada, Schengen visa.
Georgia Visa required→eVisa

Apply online for Georgia's eVisa with a valid Schengen or OECD-country visa or residence permit.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea.
Morocco Visa required→eVisa

Apply online for Morocco's e-Visa with a valid visa or residence from the Schengen area, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the US, or residence in Japan or the UAE.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Japan, GCC residence.
Saudi Arabia Visa required→eVisa90 days

Used US, UK or Schengen tourist or business visa, or permanent residence of the US, UK or an EU state. Multiple-entry eVisa valid one year, stays up to 90 days.

Also accepted: US visa, Green Card, UK visa, UK residence, Schengen visa.

Hold a different visa?

Schengen visa holders 11 US visa holders 10 Green Card holders 9 UK visa holders 9 UK residents 7 Canadian visa and PR holders 7 Japan visa holders 4 Australian visa and PR holders 3 New Zealand visa holders 3 Irish visa holders 3

Hold more than one? Tick everything you hold to see every country it opens up.

Common questions

Which countries can Nigerian citizens visit with an EU residence permit?

9 destinations relax their rules for Nigerian citizens who hold an EU residence permit, including visa-free entry to Albania, Kosovo, Mexico, Montenegro, Serbia and a visa on arrival in Antigua and Barbuda. Conditions differ by country.

Does an EU residence permit have to be valid on arrival?

Yes, in almost every case. Many countries also want it valid for some months after you arrive, and a few want it already used once. The exact rule is listed under each country.

Perks are re-checked every week. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.