Guide to travel to Nigeria

Looking for a guide to travel to nigeria? If you still don’t know what is needed to travel to nigeria, we are going to explain everything you have to prepare for entering and leaving Nigeria. general information and Requirements to travel to Nigeria with its customs, laws and limitations in Nigerian customs. You have available this travel guide with the emergency telephone numbers, the best time to travel to nigeria and everything you need to know to travel safely.

NIGERIA DATA

Capital	Abuja (See map.)
Languages	English
Currency	naira
Visa?	Yes
Voltage	240 volts

Nigerian Overview

With the current situation you may have to fill out some kind of form to travel to nigeria or covid Nigeria requirements, so we recommend you to check what is needed to travel to Abuja or any destination in the country in this travel guide.

Guide to travel to Nigeria entry requirements

These are the Nigerian entry requirements:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry and until the date your trip ends.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that will allow you to demonstrate your intention to return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay in Nigeria, which depends on the activities to be carried out and the place where you will stay – hotel or house of friends or relatives.
• Lodging supporting document. They can be hotel reservations, or a Invitation letter of a relative or friend who is a national of Nigeria or resident in the country with address and phone numbers, to which they must add evidence of economic solvency and legal stay.

Guide to travel to Nigeria requirements to leave

Once your stay is over, these are the Nigeria exit requirements:

There are no special requirements to leave Nigeria, except for the basic ones such as having a valid passport and proof of legal entry to Nigeria (usually through the stamp of the immigration agent that is stamped on the passport). The airlines also require the visas of the countries through which they will travel.

Nigeria Customs Information

• You must declare to customs if you travel with more than $10,000 dollars in cash or its equivalent in other currencies and/or payment orders or documents receivable.
• Firearms, tear gas, and pepper spray are not permitted.
• Additionally, some fruits, vegetables, honey, eggs, meat, dairy products and plants from other countries cannot be brought into the country.

For more information, see the website of the Nigerian Customs Service (in English).

Nigerian local currency

The legal tender in Nigeria is the naira (“₦”, NGN). Which is accepted in commercial premises, restaurants, service stations and hospitals. US dollars and euros are also accepted at major hotels and airlines.

For more information regarding the local currency or payment methods of the country, consult the section recommendations in money to travel abroad.

Nigerian customs

Make sure you know the customs of the country so you can know what the best time to visit nigeria. Here are the most common.

Half of the population is Muslim, so particular care must be taken to avoid any type of incident for not observing a minimum of respect for said faith.

Is it safe to travel to Nigeria?

• It is recommended to travel with major medical insurance.
• Passengers on international flights must carry personal identification documents (passport with visa) and submit immigration and customs forms when required, as well as the yellow fever vaccination certificate.
• Make sure the baggage you pick up belongs to you by comparing the number on your password with the one on the baggage.
• Do not leave your luggage unattended in the public areas of the airport. Use the transport services that have a commercial relationship with the airport, such as taxis and car rental companies.
• You must declare to customs if you travel with more than $10,000.00 dollars in cash or its equivalent in other currencies and/or payment orders or documents receivable.
• Lodging in hotels located in the crowded areas of the main cities is recommended.
• Do not stray from the tourist circuits and only use the services of authorized guides. If you choose to walk, do so in tourist areas avoiding flashy jewelry, high-value electronics, or large amounts of money. It is recommended to make use of the hotel safe and to carry a copy of your passport.
• It is recommended to avoid as far as possible any trip to the northeast of the country where there are tribal and religious conflicts, including terrorist actions (Boko Haram). The Niger Delta area has a high kidnapping rate.

Nigerian Laws

• It is recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport with a visa on hand during your stay in Nigeria, as well as obtain a copy of them and keep it in a safe place.
• The illicit transport of psychotropic substances is typified as a serious crime.

Other recommendations in guide to travel to Nigeria

• Do not forget to notify your bank that you will travel to Nigeria, so that they can inform you how to act in case of theft or loss of your credit cards in Nigeria, or problems that you could have when withdrawing money with your cards abroad.
• Recommendations and more advice by topic or type of traveler, visit the section of recommendations for your trip abroad of this guide to travel to Nigeria.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)