Many Nigerian applicants don’t realize how travel history impacts visa approvals. Immigration officers check past travels to assess credibility and risk.
Why Travel History Matters
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Proof of Compliance: A good history shows you respect visa rules.
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Risk Assessment: First-time applicants with no travel history may face stricter checks.
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Tiered Credibility: Multiple successful short-term visas increase chances for longer visas.
How to Build Travel History
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Start with visa-free countries or easy-to-get visas (Ghana, Kenya, Turkey, UAE).
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Avoid overstaying.
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Keep old passports and visas—officers review them.
Conclusion
Travel history is like a credit score for visas. Build it early to unlock bigger opportunities later.
