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March 20, 2022

“The Department of State has issued a Level 3 Travel Advisory for Nigeria”. Reconsider Travel: Nigeria Travel Advisory

Last updated: February 2023

The CDC’s order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen, nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. More information from CDC is available at: Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

As of December 2022, Nigeria no longer requires pre-departure or post-arrival COVID-19 PCR testing regardless of a person’s vaccination status. Passengers are required to complete a Health Declaration Form online by visiting https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng. Paper-based versions will be available onboard the aircraft or upon arrival for passengers unable to complete the online form
The Nigerian Immigration Service posts information about entry requirements on its website: https://immigration.gov.ng/.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) publishes specific information here: https://ncdc.gov.ng

PCR and/or antigen tests are available for U.S. citizens in Nigeria. Several private laboratories conduct COVID-19 testing, with many providing results in 24 hours.

Are vaccines available in Nigeria for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
Qualified individuals can both register and find additional vaccination information at: https://nphcda.gov.ng
Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
For information on limited humanitarian exemptions to CDC’s requirement that all U.S. bound non-U.S. citizen, nonimmigrant travelers present proof of vaccination, see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Local Resources:

Other links:
- COVID-19 information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
- S. Department of State’s Country Information and Travel Advisory page: www.state.gov/countries-areas/nigeria

U.S. Embassy and Consulate
in Nigeria