Africa > Nigeria: Covid-19 and Travel

Entry to the territory: Allowed
All citizens are allowed entry into Nigeria, but must follow the travel protocols.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers are required to take a COVID-19 PCR test 48hrs before departure and conduct days 2 and 7 post-arrival PCR tests. These passengers must pay for their PCR tests through the NITP before departure.

Fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Nigeria will not be required to carry out a pre-boarding COVID-19 PCR test nor carry out a Post-arrival PCR test or Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival in Nigeria. Per the NCDC, full vaccination for COVID-19 refers to a person who received two (2) doses of an NCDC-approved COVID-19 vaccine at least two (2) weeks before their date of travel. The list of approved vaccines is available on their website.

Fully vaccinated passengers must show a verifiable full vaccination certificate otherwise, they will be treated as unvaccinated/partially vaccinated under this protocol.

Children below the age of 18 years will be accorded the same privileges as persons who are fully vaccinated.

Beginning October 25, the Government of Nigeria no longer requires self-isolation for fully-vaccinated persons arriving in Nigeria.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated in-bound passengers will be required to observe a mandatory seven-day self-isolation in addition to a COVID-19 PCR test on days 2 and 7 after arrival.

Tests: Negative PCR test results required for some travelers.

Quarantine: Depends
Self-isolation is required for some travelers.

Information updated on 2023-03-17.

Lockdown: No
Nigeria lifts COVID-19 restrictions on party, gatherings, curfew

Mask use
Masks are recommended

Gatherings: Allowed
No restriction

Restaurants and bars: Fully Open

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open