5 Countries You Can Visit Without a Visa
And why you absolutely should.
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It’s Glory Praise(your Web3 buddy) and Onyeka(founder of Creaitz) again.
And today, we’re dropping something a little different, but equally important.
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Why You Should Be Thinking About Travel
We get it.
Most of us are head down, building, learning, trying to “make it.”
But here’s what many people forget:
Nothing expands your worldview like travel.
Meeting new people. Experiencing new cultures. Seeing what’s possible beyond your immediate environment.
As a professional, a builder, a creative or a tech bro/sis, exposure changes everything.
For example, the founder of Chowdeck got the idea when he travelled to Dubai and observed their quick and efficient food delivery service.
What about Uber? While attending a tech conference in Paris, they found themselves frustrated by their inability to hail a taxi on a snowy evening.
When you travel, your ideas get sharper, your solutions get smarter and your network gets stronger.
And guess what? You don’t always need a visa to do it.
Here are 5 countries you can visit without a visa, as a digital talent (and for most African passports too):
Barbados
Visa-Free Stay: Up to 6 months
Why Visit: Caribbean beaches. Digital nomad vibes. English-speaking.
Cool Fact: They literally have a visa program that invites remote workers.
Rwanda
Visa-Free or Visa-on-Arrival: Open to many African countries.
Why Visit: Tech-friendly. Safe. Beautiful hills and lakes.
Cool Fact: Kigali is a rising star for African tech summits and founder meetups.
The Gambia
Visa-Free Stay: Up to 90 days
Why Visit: It’s called The Smiling Coast for a reason.
Cool Fact: One of Africa’s smallest countries, but HUGE in hospitality.
Fiji
Visa-Free Stay: Up to 120 days
Why Visit: Pacific Island dream. Chill energy.
Cool Fact: A hidden gem for remote workers, yes, even African ones.
Benin Republic
Visa-Free Stay: Unlimited for ECOWAS citizens
Why Visit: Close, affordable, and full of culture.
Cool Fact: Cotonou is a great weekend escape if you’re in Nigeria.
Bonus Tip
Even when you do need a visa, many countries now have e-visa or visa-on-arrival options that are easy and fast.
And with remote jobs and global opportunities popping up in tech and Web3, a valid passport might just be your new superpower.
Here's what you should do next
Get or renew your passport. Even if you’re not planning to travel right now.
Bookmark global events or opportunities. Some of these events provide fully funded or discounted visas, flights, and hotel.
Join international communities. The world is open, don't be the one who didn't show up because of “Visa wahala.”
The more exposed you are, the more innovative you become.
And if you’re looking for a global community to join, we recommend being a part of the Creaitz community and taking advantage of our free training, resources and opportunities.
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