Nigerian Passport Climbs to 92nd in Global Ranking
The Nigerian passport has climbed to 92nd position globally in the latest Henley Passport Index released in October 2026, with holders able to access 45 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance.
The ranking represents an improvement from Nigeria’s 94th position in October 2025, when the passport had access to 44 destinations.
Nigeria currently shares the 92nd position with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti and Laos, all with access to 45 destinations.
The Henley Passport Index ranks passports by the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa. It does not cover eligibility for work, student visas or permanent residency, and access to the 45 destinations may include visa-free entry, visa on arrival or other simplified arrangements.
20 Countries Below Nigeria
Countries and territories positioned below Nigeria are:
93rd – Turkmenistan (44 destinations)
94th – Myanmar (43)
95th – Ethiopia, Lebanon, South Sudan, Sudan (41 each)
96th – Libya (39)
97th – Eritrea, Sri Lanka (38 each)
98th – Iran, Palestinian Territory (37 each)
99th – Bangladesh, North Korea (35 each)
100th – Nepal (34)
101st – Somalia (32)
102nd – Yemen (30)
103rd – Pakistan (29)
104th – Iraq (28)
105th – Syria (25)
106th – Afghanistan (22)
Singapore Remains Number One
At the top, Singapore remains the world’s strongest passport with access to 193 destinations without a prior visa.
Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates occupy the next positions, while several European countries also feature prominently.
Afghanistan remains at the bottom with access to just 22 destinations.
