2026 data
Japan vs Nigeria
Japan is stronger · +121 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Japan passport gives access to 164 destinations without a prior visa (#12 worldwide), while Nigeria reaches 43 (#181). In practice, Japan gets you visa-free to 121 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Japan
Nigeria
Visa-free destinations
164
43
Voyspark Index rank
#12
#181
Visa-free
117
26
Visa on arrival
38
16
Electronic auth (eTA)
9
1
e-Visa
18
44
Visa required
#16
#111
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa31 · 26 / 53
Europe45 · 0 / 46
Americas33 · 5 / 35
Asia29 · 3 / 34
Oceania13 · 7 / 14
Middle East13 · 2 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Japan or Nigeria?
Japan is stronger. Japan reaches 164 destinations visa-free; Nigeria, 43.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
33 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Japan wins in 26 and Nigeria in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.