2026 data
Nigeria vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates is stronger · +125 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Nigeria passport gives access to 43 destinations without a prior visa (#181 worldwide), while United Arab Emirates reaches 168 (#1). In practice, United Arab Emirates gets you visa-free to 125 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Nigeria
United Arab Emirates
Visa-free destinations
43
168
Voyspark Index rank
#181
#1
Visa-free
26
127
Visa on arrival
16
36
Electronic auth (eTA)
1
5
e-Visa
44
16
Visa required
#111
#14
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where United Arab Emirates reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa26 · 38 / 53
Europe0 · 46 / 46
Americas5 · 30 / 35
Asia3 · 28 / 35
Oceania7 · 12 / 14
Middle East2 · 14 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Nigeria or United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates is stronger. Nigeria reaches 43 destinations visa-free; United Arab Emirates, 168.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
38 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
Nigeria wins in 0 and United Arab Emirates in 24 among popular destinations. The full list is above.