Nigeria Beach Holidays

You must have a visa to enter Nigeria as a visitor and must get it before travelling.

Your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination to enter Nigeria.

You must fill in an online Nigeria Health Declaration Form before entering Nigeria, including if you are transiting.

The Nigerian authorities require foreigners to complete landing and departure cards online before entry or exit, and you may be asked for these at border points.

It is illegal to import beer, mineral water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery or precious metals.

Infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt from the yellow fever vaccination certificate requirement.

Be particularly careful in crowded places like hotels, bars, restaurants, markets, and sports venues as terrorist attacks could occur there.

There is a high risk of street crime like muggings and armed robbery, so avoid wearing expensive jewellery or watches and limit night travel.

Avoid driving after dark, especially outside city centres, as roads can be dangerous with carjackings and armed checkpoints.

Photographing government buildings, airports, or military sites could lead to your arrest.

Even small amounts of illegal drugs carry severe penalties including long jail sentences and heavy fines.

Only travel during daylight hours and avoid regular patterns to reduce your risk.

Drinking unlicensed traditional gin carries a risk of methanol poisoning, which can be fatal.