Nigerians seeking international travel face hurdles as the country’s passport has been ranked among the world’s weakest. VisaGuide’s World Passport Index placed Nigeria at 191st out of 199 nations, only surpassing North Korea, Iraq, and several other countries with restricted travel freedoms.
This ranking raises questions about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s recent efforts to improve travel ease, such as the introduction of electronic visa programs.
In contrast, Singapore boasts the world’s strongest passport, according to the index. Rounding out the top five are Italy, Spain, France, and Germany, offering their citizens visa-free access to numerous destinations.
The report added that the factors that contributed to this decline include visa-free access, diplomatic relations, and security concerns.
Other factors are visa-free travel, electronic travel authorisation, visa on arrival, electronic visa (e-visa), embassy or other government-approved visas, passport-free travel, and banned entry.
Additionally, the Henley Passport Index, which considers the number of countries passport holders can enter without a visa, previously listed the Nigerian passport among the worst 10 performing travel documents worldwide.
This consistently low ranking highlights the pressing need for Nigeria to address the underlying issues affecting its passport’s global standing.
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