I have had this question for a LONG time. I acquired Spanish citizenship 6 years ago; I´m originally from Nigeria. Every time I want to travel to Nigeria the same question comes up: Can I travel to Nigeria on my valid Spanish passport together with my EXPIRED Nigerian passport and go visa-free? This will be the 4th time I´ll be paying for a visa I´m never really sure I need....? Any backed up information would be REALLY appreciated!!!! Many thanks
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4Did you actually renounce your Nigerian citizenship? – MJeffryes Feb 19 '20 at 23:07
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2@MJeffryes Spain requires naturalized citizens to renounce the other citizenship unless the other citizenship is from a short list of countries which Nigeria is not on. – Michael Hampton Feb 19 '20 at 23:40
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Why do you describe yourself as "a former Nigerian citizen?" – DavidSupportsMonica Feb 20 '20 at 1:58
Former nationals of Nigeria can enter Nigeria visa-free by traveling with their new passport of their new nationality along with their expired Nigerian passport.
Timatic, the database which airlines use to verify passenger travel documents, states:
Passport required.
- Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
Visa required, except for Former nationals of Nigeria with a valid foreign passport and an expired Nigerian passport.
answered Feb 19 '20 at 23:43
