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Travel News: 7 Holiday Destinations that Offers Nigerians Visa on Arrival
Nigerians are generally fun loving and recently research shows that and average hardworking young Nigerian has started creating chances for vacation and would rather want a situation where there will be less hassles with regards to the planning and securing the necessary document to facilitate an hitch-free vacation.
Findings shows that many country have started making traveling routine and laws that are holiday seekers friendly, the introduction of visa on arrival is a plan to open doors by many countries for those who are looking for bureaucracy free vacation. We will be listing some countries that are tourist destination that offers Nigerians easy to process visa on arrival policy.
Cambodia
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
Nigerians looking to visit Cambodia for not more than 30 days can obtain a visa on arrival.
A valid passport is required for entry.
Passports are expected to be valid for six months, at least.
Passports should carry blank pages for stamps and ease of entry.
Visitors are expected to have enough funds for the intended duration of their visit.
Entry is possible with a one-way ticket.
Visitors are also expected to have onward/return tickets and other documents necessary for visitor’s next destination.
A visitor’s luggage should be cleared at the Phnom Penh, Pochentong International Airport.
Because there are currently no direct flights from Lagos to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, visitors are advised to make arrangements for a transit visa.
Comoros
Stay Duration: 45 days
Entry Requirements
Nigeria nationals visiting Comoros can stay for a duration of 45 days without a visa.
Visitors from Nigeria can obtain a visa on arrival at any airport and land borders upon entry into Comoros.
The visa on arrival cost about $33.
Tourists must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Comoros. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
Visitors below 18 years hoping to travel to Comoros must possess travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
Citizens of Nigeria travelling with pets must have a health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination.
Visitors are required to have a return or onward ticket as well as proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in Comoros.
Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Comoros is needed which can be a hotel reservation or a letter from the host in the country.
Although a proof yellow fever vaccination is not required, tourists are advised to be vaccinated against common illnesses.
There are no direct flights options available from Nigeria to Comoros, therefore there will be a couple of stopovers.
Intending visitors can get to Moroni, Comoros from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
Kenya Airways, Air Madagascar and EgyptAir are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Comoros.
The estimated flight duration from Lagos to Moroni, Comoros is 9 hours, 45 minutes and 17 hours, 5 minutes from Abuja.
Comoros is home to diverse religious demography, however, Islam is currently the most practised religion in Comoros with about 99% of the entire population.
Comoros makes use of East Africa Time ( GMT+3), which puts Comoros 3 hours ahead of Nigeria.
Getting around in Comoros is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes shared taxis, car rentals, buses, boats and domestic flights.
Type C and E are the power and socket plug types used in Comoros. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Comoros has a tropical climate, with a hot and rainy season running from December to April, and a relatively cool and dry season from May to November.
The best time to visit Comoros is during the dry season months of May to September when the weather is cooler and pleasant enough to relax in the beaches.
Langouste a la Vanille (lobster boiled in a rich vanilla sauce), Mkatra foutra (fried unleavened bread made with coconut water) and Pilaou (highly-spiced meat and rice dish) are some of the delicacies tourist can try out while in Comoros.
Comorian, French and Arabic are the official languages in Comoros. Comorian is by far the most spoken language in the country. There are other minor languages spoken by small groups of people throughout the country.
Comorian Franc is the currency used in Comoros. Tourists can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets in the country.
Visitors are to avoid demonstrations, large gatherings and any political rallies while in the country. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.
Lesotho
Stay Duration: 14 days
Entry Requirements
Nigerians looking to visit Lesotho for no longer than 14 days can do so on an e-visa.
Intending visitors must carry a valid passport.
Passports are expected to be valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay.
Passports must carry blank pages for entry and exit stamps.
Visitors must have enough money to cover their expenses during their visit.
Visitors must also have an onward/return ticket or any other documents necessary for their next destination.
There are no restrictions on the import of local currency and foreign currencies.
Visitors must have proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Maldives
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
Nigerians looking to visit the Maldives for no more than 30 days can do so by applying for a visa on arrival.
Nigerians visiting Maldives must have valid passport for entry into the country.
Passports which must be valid for six months at least should also carry blank pages for stamps.
Visitors must have their onward/return tickets and other documents necessary for their next destination outside of the Maldives, ready and valid.
Nigerians visiting Maldives must have sufficient funds to cover for the expenses during their intended period of visit.
Visitors can also carry evidence of accommodation arrangements in the Maldives i.e hotel reservations, etc.
Nigerians visiting Maldives must check for yellow fever vaccination.
There are currently no direct flights options available from Abidjan to the Maldives and visitors would have to make arrangements for a transit visa.
Flights from Lagos to Maldives with one stopover typically lasts for about 15 hours and 35 minutes.
Nigerians visiting Maldives with pets must have a valid health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and a proof of rabies vaccination.
While Maldives is home to a diverse religious demography, Islam is currently the religion practiced by a vast majority of Maldives’ population.
The exchange rate between the Nigerian Naira and the Maldivian Rufiyaa is currently at 1 NGN = 0.043 MVR.
Because the time zone currently in use in Maldives is the Maldives Time ( GMT+5 ), Maldives is 4 hours ahead of Nigeria.
Getting around in Maldives is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes taxis, ( A trip usually costs around 20 rufiyaas (about $1.30) with a 10 rufiyaa (about 65 cents) fee for bags), speedboats, seaplanes, and ferries.
Maldives uses a type D and G adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices.
Maldives has a year-round hot tropical climate, with the wet season which runs from May to October and the dry season from November to April.
The best time to visit the Maldives is from November to April,visitors can enjoy the warm, tropical 80s, and rainfall is infrequent during these months too.
While Dhivehi and English is Maldives’ official language, visitors should have very little difficulty with communication when relating with the people.
Visitors might want to pick up some basic Dhivehi phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
Palau
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
The visa policy in Palau permits Nigeria citizens can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Palau.
This visa on arrival allows Nigerians to visit Palau for a duration of 30 days.
Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity are to apply for an extension at the immigration department in Palau.
Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Palau. The passport should have at least one blank page for stamping.
Tourists below the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
Nationals of Nigeria travelling to Palau must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Palau. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Palau.
Visitors are required to pay a $20 departure tax and a $30 green fee ($50 total) per person when leaving Palau.
Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
On entry and exit, Visitors with amounts of over 10,000 USD must declare it.
Intending visitors can get to Palau from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
Philippine Airlines, Finnair, Asiana, and Ethiopian Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Palau.
The estimated flight time from Lagos to Ngerulmud, Palau is 1 day, 3 hours and from Abuja, it is 1 day, 4 hours.
Christianity is the most prominent religion in Palau, particularly Roman Catholicism, with about 46% of the entire population. Christian denominations like Seventh-day Adventist and Jehovah’s witness are also present in Palau. Other religions like Buddhism, Baha’i faith and Hinduism make up the minority religion.
The United States Dollar is the official currency in Palau. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
Palauan and English are the official languages in Palau. Majority of the population speaks both languages fluently. Tagalog and Japanese are also well-spoken languages in the country.
Palau has a tropical rainforest climate with heavy rainfall throughout the year. The dry season is from December to April, and the rainy season is from April to December. The best time to visit Palau is from February to April since it has the least rainfall and sunny period of the year.
Some special delicacies tourists can try in Palau are broiled fish (Palauan style), tinola and ulkoy.
Visitors can move around in Palau with minibuses, taxis, tour buses and car rentals.
Palau uses the Palau time (GMT+9), which puts Palau is 8 hours ahead of Nigeria.
Some tourist destination tourists can visit while in Palau include Rock island, Koror and Peleliu.
The power and socket plug used in Palau are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
Visitors are advised to be careful as they go about their tourist-related activities.
Rwanda
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
The visa policy in Rwanda permits Nigerians to visit the country for a period of 30 days by applying for an e-visa.
Tourists can also obtain a visa on arrival at any airport or land border in Rwanda.
Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Rwanda. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamping.
Citizens of Nigeria travelling to Rwanda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Rwanda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
Intending visitors can get to Rwanda from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
Ethiopian Airways and Kenya Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Rwanda.
The estimated flight time from Lagos to Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours, 30 minutes and from Abuja, it is 7 hours, 35 minutes.
The Rwandan Franc is the official currency used in Rwanda. However, the US Dollar can also be used for transaction purposes. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda, with Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions.
Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals.
Kinyarwanda is the national and the spoken language in Rwanda. It is also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English, and Swahili. 
Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate. From June to mid-September is the long dry season, which is generally the best time to visit, from October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season from December to February.
Brochettes, Mandazi and Ugali are some foods tourists can try during their stay in Rwanda.
Tourists in Rwanda can budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses.
The power and socket plug used in Rwanda are of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Rwanda uses Central Africa Time (GMT +2), which puts Nigeria one hour ahead in time.
Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
Tuvalu
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
Nationals of Nigeria can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Tuvalu and at all land border crossings in the country.
This visa allows citizens of Nigeria to stay in Tuvalu for a duration of 30 days.
Tourists who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity should apply for an extension at the Chief Immigration Officer in Tuvalu.
Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Tuvalu. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians.
Tourists travelling to Tuvalu must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Tuvalu. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Tuvalu.
An airport tax of AUD 30 must be paid on departure from Tuvalu.
Tourists travelling with pets (cats or dogs) must be accompanied by a veterinarian good health certificate and rabies inoculation certificate issued from Nigeria.
Tourists with amounts above AUD $3000 will be required to declare it on arrival and departure.
Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
Prospective visitors can get to Tuvalu from any international airport in Nigeria. There are international airports in Lagos and Abuja.
British Airways, Fiji Airways, Air France and Air New Zealand are some of the carriers that fly from Nigeria to Tuvalu.
The estimated flight time from Lagos to Funafuti, Tuvalu is 1 day, 13 hours and from Abuja, it is 1 day, 17 hours.
English and Tuvaluan are the official languages in Tuvalu, however, Tuvaluan is the most common language spoken in the country.
The Tuvaluan Dollar is an official national currency and used only in Tuvalu. However, the Australian Dollar is widely accepted all through the country. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
Tuvalu has a hot and humid tropical climate. The dry season from March to October tends to be a bit cooler and more pleasant than the wet season (rainy season) running from November to February.
Almost all the citizens of Tuvalu are Christians, of different denominations. Traditional belief constitutes minority religion. 
Pulaka and coconut crab are some of the dishes tourists can try in Tuvalu.
Visitors can move around in Tuvalu with minibuses, car rentals and taxis.
Tuvalu uses Tuvalu Time (GMT+12), which puts Nigeria 11 hours behind in time.
Marine Conservation Park, Funafuti, Nanumanga and WWII Plane Wreckage Sites are some of the tourist sites in Tuvalu.
The power and socket plug used in Tuvalu are of Type I. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Tourists are advised to exercise caution when in congested areas and pay particular attention to personal belongings while in crowded areas and while travelling on public transportation in Tuvalu.
