Holiday Security Alert: U.S. Mission Nigeria (December 16, 2020) Location: Nigeria Event: Holiday Security Alert The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and residing in Nigeria. Crime is endemic throughout Nigeria, ranging from petty street crime to carjacking, and crime levels tend to increase …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Date: November 9, 2020 Event: Passport Validity During Holiday Travel As the holiday season approaches, U.S. citizens should ensure their passports have at least six months remaining validity beyond their planned date of departure from Nigeria. Please note that U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Date: December 4, 2020 Event: Georgia Senate Runoff Election U.S. citizens who are registered Georgia voters may submit their sealed, completed ballots for the Senate runoff election at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate in Lagos. Georgia voters must submit their completed ballots no later than December 23, 2020. The …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Date: November 4, 2020 Event: Resumption of CRBA Services The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will resume accepting applications for the Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) on Monday, November 16. Please see below for details on the status of CRBA, passport, and notary services. As we …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Date: October 21, 2020 Event: Continued Protests Demonstrations continue across Nigeria. Some protests have become violent, and there have been incidents of property destruction. There are also reports of increases in security force presence and intervention in multiple locations throughout the country, including Abuja, Lagos, and other major cities. There were multiple reports …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Date: October 20, 2020 Event: Ongoing Protests Multiple demonstrations are ongoing across Nigeria – to include areas within the consular districts of Abuja and Lagos. Although most demonstrations are peaceful, some have become violent and have shut down major thoroughfares and bridges. Some police stations have been targeted. Lagos State closed all schools …
Read More» The U.S. Presidential Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In some states, the deadline to register and/or request a ballot was October 5th. Please check the Federal Voter Assistance Program’s website for information about your state’s deadline for voter registration and ballot request. If you have already completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020 and requested electronic delivery of your ballot, …
Read More» DISSEMINATING ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT OVERSEAS VOTING U.S. citizens can vote from wherever they are—including Nigeria! Now is the time to start thinking about overseas voting. If you have never voted while overseas before, it’s not too late. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about voting from abroad. Q: Should I …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Event: U.S. Mission Nigeria Accepting Mail-in Ballots Here are the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections. In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 elections are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past …
Read More» The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is now 46 and continues to grow. To take further action to slow the spread, the Lagos State government announced that all markets, stores, courts, gyms, and public parks will be closed for seven days at this time. This is in addition to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority …
Read More» The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nigeria is now more than 40 and continues to grow. In order to slow the spread, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced that all airports in Nigeria will be closed to international flights, except emergency flights, for a period of one month, effective from midnight on March …
Read More» On March 21, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced that – effective March 23 at 23:00 to April 23 23:00 – Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja will be closed to all international flights, except emergency flights. All international airports in Nigeria are closed. Evacuation flights qualify as …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria (March 17, 2020) Location: Nigeria Event: On March 17, the Ministry of Health announced three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria. The government of Nigeria has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), travelers without symptoms on departure, but who become unwell in …
Read More» Location: Countrywide. Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued the following Travel Notices for Nigeria: Level 1 Travel Notice for Monkeypox There is an ongoing outbreak of Monkeypox in Nigeria, resulting in over 50 confirmed cases in 2019. On October 18, 2018, CDC issued a Travel Notice for Monkeypox in Nigeria. This notice was updated recently to reflect the current status. …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is pleased to invite you to a voting information session for U.S. citizens. The event will be held on February 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the U.S. Consulate in Lagos. A representative from the Federal Voting Assistance Program will give a presentation and answer questions on how American Citizens …
Read More» There have been reports of harassment when departing the Lekki Market parking area. Incidents have included a group of locals aggressively demanding more money for parking fees. They have thrown wood barriers into the path of the vehicles, pounded on the windows, and attempted to open doors. Actions to Take: Please exercise extra situational awareness if …
Read More» Event: Holidays in Nigeria provide increased risk for terrorism and/or criminal activity. There is a heightened risk of armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping. Travelers to Nigeria are perceived to have gifts or large amounts of cash. Threats posed by terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology exist throughout Nigeria. Extremists continue to focus on …
Read More» Location: Kogi State, Nigeria Event: Kogi Elections November 16, 2019 As of mid-November 2019, election observers and participants are cautioned that violence at polling locations may occur during the upcoming Kogi State elections. Actions to Take: Review your personal security plans. Avoid demonstrations and large crowds. Be aware of your surroundings. Monitor local media for updates. Carry …
Read More» Location: Nigeria Event: Precautions for Foreigners Working in Conflict-Affected Areas of Nigeria Foreigners working the conflict-affected areas of Nigeria should take all necessary precaution to prevent attacks, kidnappings, or other associated actions by terrorist organizations seeking to retaliate for the death of Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham overall amir Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Conflict-affected areas of …
Read More» Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and maritime crime, which includes kidnappings, hijackings, boardings, theft, etc. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Borno and Yobe States and Northern Adamawa State due to terrorism Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, and Yobe states due to kidnapping Coastal areas of …
Read More» Abuja’s American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit is announcing changes to its appointment scheduling policy. Effective 21 October 2019, appointments for applicants with pending passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) cases must schedule appointments on Wednesdays. Appointments for the following types of services must be scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: Initial applications …
Read More» The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday, October 1, 2019 a public holiday to commemorate Nigerian Independence Day. Consequently, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will be closed. No consular services will be available. As we approach the winter holidays, please note that the Embassy and Consulate will be …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is pleased to announce that Consul General Claire Pierangelo will be visiting Benin City on September 24th and will host a Town-Hall Forum to meet the American community. The Consul General will be accompanied by a Consular Officer who will provide voting information and can provide no-fee notarial services (parental …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is pleased to announce that a representative from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in London will be visiting Lagos on September 24 and 25, 2019. The FBU representative will provide an informational session and also meet with interested parties to discuss Federal Benefits at the U.S. …
Read More» Location: Various locations around Lagos. Protest activity has been reported in and around MTN, Shoprite and other South African establishments. Event: U.S. Consulate Lagos alerts U.S. citizens of sporadic unrest and demonstrations in various locations around Lagos. Protest activity has been reported in and around MTN, Shoprite and other South African establishments. U.S. citizens should …
Read More» Location: Lugbe Shoprite at Novare Gateway Mall, along Airport Road between MRS Filling Station and Chamber of Commerce Abuja FCT, Nigeria Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens about reports of police activity and a possible demonstration at the Lugbe Shoprite along Airport Road. U.S. Government personnel have been advised to avoid the …
Read More» The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, August 12, 2019 and Tuesday August 13, 2019 as public holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Kabir. Consequently, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will be closed. No consular services will be available. If you already have a regular visa or ACS appointment for …
Read More» The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Tuesday June 4, 2019 and Wednesday June 5, 2019 as holidays to commemorate Eid-el-Fitr. Consequently, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will be closed. No consular services will be available. If you already have a regular visa or ACS appointment for that …
Read More» The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday May 29, 2019 a work-free day to commemorate the presidential inauguration. Consequently, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will be closed. No consular services will be available. If you already have a regular visa or ACS appointment for that date, you …
Read More» Location: Abuja FCT, Nigeria (Dutse Market, Nyanya, Mararaba, Lugbe, Zuba, Garki, APO Roundabout, and surrounding areas). Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens that there are reports of election-related violence in Abuja City and the surrounding areas. Supporters of different political parties are clashing and demonstrators are blocking roads, stopping vehicles, and demanding …
Read More» The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019 as a Work-Free Day to enable Nigerians to prepare for the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly Elections on Saturday, February 23, 2019. In recognition of this declaration and to encourage all our Nigerian employees to exercise their right to vote, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in …
Read More» The Department advises travelers to reconsider travel to Nigeria due to elections, crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and piracy. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory Do not travel to: Borno and Yobe States and northern Adamawa State due to terrorism Federal general elections in Nigeria are scheduled for February 16, 2019, and the state elections for March 2, …
Read More» White House Executive Order dated December 18, 2018 declares closed all executive offices and agencies on Monday, December 24, the day before Christmas. This holiday day off is completely unrelated to and independent of any government shutdown possibility. No consular services will be available. If you already have a regular visa or ACS appointment for …
Read More» In honor of the death of Former President George H. W. Bush, President Donald J. Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as a national day of mourning. Therefore, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Wednesday December 5th. No consular services will be available. If you …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: On October 28, The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States issued a Travel Notice for polio in Nigeria. The Nigerian Ministry of Health has reported several cases of poliovirus in the northern states of Nigeria. CDC recommends that all travelers to Nigeria be vaccinated fully against polio. Because of the risk …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Tuesday November 20th in observance of the holiday Eid-el-Maulud. No consular services will be available. If you already have a regular visa or ACS appointment for that date, you will be contacted for rescheduling. As we approach the winter holidays, …
Read More» The State Department has updated the Country Information Page for Nigeria on November 15, 2018. This document contains useful information for U.S. citizens travelling to Nigeria or residing in Nigeria about matters of entry and exit requirements, visas, safety, security, local laws, special circumstances, health, travel and transportation. For information on security in Nigeria: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Advisories and Alerts, the …
Read More» Location: Abuja City, Nigeria Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens that organized groups of activists are gathering in Abuja. Spontaneous demonstrations are expected to take place in the capitol area, beginning October 30 and occurring over the next several days. We have no information about the dates/times or duration of these protests. …
Read More» Location: November 5 Katsina City, Katsina State. November 6 in Kano City, Kano State. Specific hotel locations and times will be provided by direct email to all those who make a reservation (below). Event: As a special service, U.S. Embassy consular personnel will accept passport applications and perform notarials in both Katsina and Kano cities. …
Read More» The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Nigeria on October 23, 2018. The Department has raised the advisory level for northeastern Nigeria. Nigeria – Level 3: Reconsider Travel C T U O Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and piracy. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. …
Read More» Location: Countrywide Event: There is an outbreak of Monkeypox in Nigeria, resulting on over 100 confirmed cases and several deaths. On October 18, The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States issued a Travel Notice for Monkeypox in Nigeria. Additionally, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) reports that three cases of Monkeypox were diagnosed in the U.K. and …
Read More» Location: U.S. Embassy, Abuja city, Nigeria and nearby areas. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place this morning near the Embassy grounds and may affect access to consular services. We have no information about the duration or schedule of these protests. U.S. Government personnel have been …
Read More» Location: Abuja city, Nigeria, particularly these areas often used before: Unity Fountain Eagle Square Wuse Districts The Federal Secretariat Ahmadu Bello Way Herbert Macaulay Way Shehu Shagari Way Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja advises U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place between September 7 and September 9. We have no information about …
Read More» Location: Abuja city, Nigeria; particularly near the Mpape District and Maitama districts of the city. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has seen reports of seismic activity over the last week in the vicinity of Abuja city from the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency’s office. At the time of this posting, their most recent …
Read More» Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Abuja’s consular section will reopen on August 24 for full services for both visas and American Citizen Services (ACS). Please note that consular functions at the U.S. Consulate Lagos were never affected and will continue as usual. We regret the inconvenience this interruption of service in Abuja has caused. Visa and …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Mission to Nigeria (August 17, 2018) Location: Country-wide, Nigeria. Event: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Tuesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 22 in observance of Eid-el-Kabir. The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General will reopen on Thursday, August 23. Please …
Read More» Due to reasons beyond our control we are temporarily unable to provide regular services for visas and American Citizen Services in Abuja, but other offices within the Embassy remain open. Please note that consular functions at the U.S. Consulate Lagos are not affected and will continue. Until further notice, applicants are encouraged to contact the …
Read More» Until further notice, all consular appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for both visa and for American Citizen Services. Consular functions in U.S. Consulate Lagos are not affected and will continue. Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be contacted for rescheduling. American citizens in northern Nigeria with emergency services …
Read More» Location: Silk Suites Hotel at Zaramaganda Road, Ray field, in Jos City, Plateau State from 8 am to 10 am and then 2 pm to 4 pm on Monday July 9, 2018. An interior room will be designated that morning and posted at the entrance. Event: As a special service, U.S. Embassy consular personnel will …
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Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 …
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Location: Nigeria countrywide. Most cases have been found in Edo and Ondo in southwest Nigeria states. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Lassa Fever in Nigeria https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/lassa-fever-nigeria on March 5, 2018. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control http://www.ncdc.gov.ng/ (NCDC) has reported an ongoing outbreak of …
Read More» The Department of State changed our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories have replaced Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel Advisory gives an explanation for the level and …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy received news of a violent protest in the area of Wuse Market and Julius Berger junction. U.S. citizens should avoid these areas. Exercise caution in these areas; review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of …
Read More» Curfews have been declared in Abia and Plateau states because of violent attacks accompanied by threats of reprisals. Exercise caution in these areas; review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance …
Read More» The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Nigeria and recommends that U.S. citizens avoid all but essential travel to Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kano, and Yobe states because the security situation in northeast Nigeria remains fluid and unpredictable. Very poor transportation infrastructure also makes it difficult for the U.S. Mission …
Read More» In light of extremist incidents, including armed attacks on a humanitarian convoy traveling from Bama to Maiduguri on July 29 and a suicide bombing in Maiduguri on October 12, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja reminds U.S. citizens of the serious threat of violence and kidnapping in northeastern Nigeria, particularly Borno State. Extremists continue to conduct …
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