The world has become globalised and access to it is dependent on the type of passport you have. Many people travel for various reasons. I started journeying into the world of visa free destinations in 2012, to know how to use my travel freedom even though it has limited access compared to that of the west or Seychelles or even Mauritius. Officially a Nigerian passport can travel 45 countries but potentially 64 countries visa free. The question is, where would you like to go? Regardless of where I live I’m on a mission to explore all 45 countries and 19 more my passport can go.
What is Visa-free?
Queuing up for visas can be monotonous and tiresome, so for me, a visa free destination does it, especially countries that are yet to be explored who likely need my money more than the very west we all like to travel.
Visa-free is traveling overseas or across borders of your country to another country without the need for a travel visa. This is often made possible as a result of bi-lateral agreements between two countries.
It is also good to know that you need a valid passport to enable you access to these countries. For some countries you are required to have a visa upon arrival, and for some an electronic application but not as cumbersome as applying at the embassy. Visa free trip for me is not just about where I can go but more about my options in living in other places in terms of financial freedom, personal freedom, the ability to do business in multiple places, and opportunities for a tax free haven.
Let’s get into why people travel.
Travel (Japa) is not all about going to the west, you could travel to a neighboring country for a weekend get-away. People travel for various reasons either to;
- Relax
- Escape reality
- Explore cultures
- Learn
- To see better places
- Meet new people
- Visit families
- Explore opportunities
Visa Free Destinations
You should also take note that it is not automatic to rock up to these countries without prior prep, such as valid passport, health insurance, hotel reservation, return tickets, proof of sufficient funds, itinerary, and in some cases an invite from someone resident in the country as in the case of Namibia and some Islands. With the number of countries I can go to, it’s an opportunity to do business as an entrepreneur in these destinations.
Here are countries you can travel to visa-free not requiring a visa stamp;
Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, CameroonCape VerdeChad, Côte d’Ivoire,Cook Islands DominicaFijiGambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea Bissau, Haiti, Liberia, Maldives, Mali, Micronesia, Montserrat, Niger, Niue, Palau, Palestine, Pitcairn Islands Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis,Samoa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Ossetia, Togo, Transnistria
Visa-on-arrival Destinations
This simply means you are allowed to arrive in a country without visa approval prior to leaving your country. However, it will require that you make some visa fee at the port of entry. You will then be given a stamp in many cases as it may differ with countries as a proof you visited the country and allows you certain duration in the country.
Visa-on-arrival allows you temporary access into the country and you may not be allowed to work, stay or access government benefits. Some countries may allow you to apply for residency while some may require you to return to apply should you stay in their country.
Comoros, Ethiopia, Iran, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, Somaliland, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Start Traveling
So now you can decide where you want to go for starters. You may be a resident of some countries and few of these destinations might be relatively close to you to explore. As you already know, traveling or Japa doesn’t necessarily mean traveling to the west because of the opportunities of earning in dollars or earn in hard currencies. People now are doing remote work or call it hybrid working and are earning dollars from the comfort of their couches in any country of their choice.
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