2026 data
Nigeria vs Russia
Russia is stronger · +74 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Nigeria passport gives access to 43 destinations without a prior visa (#181 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Russia gets you visa-free to 74 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Nigeria
Russia
Visa-free destinations
43
117
Voyspark Index rank
#181
#76
Visa-free
26
78
Visa on arrival
16
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
1
6
e-Visa
44
19
Visa required
#111
#62
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Russia reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa26 · 32 / 53
Americas5 · 31 / 35
Asia3 · 26 / 35
Oceania7 · 11 / 14
Middle East2 · 12 / 15
Europe0 · 5 / 45
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Nigeria or Russia?
Russia is stronger. Nigeria reaches 43 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
34 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Nigeria wins in 0 and Russia in 11 among popular destinations. The full list is above.