Nigerian Travel Visa

Be sure to visit the U.S. State Department website for the latest travel advisories related to Nigeria. And it’s always important when traveling abroad to understand the health and vaccination protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control.

Nigerian requires that all tourists show proof that they have been vaccinated against yellow fever. Not having documentation of yellow fever vaccinations could lead to a tourist being denied entry at the airport. English is the official language of Nigeria. It is spoken with varying degrees of fluency by about half of the population, making Nigeria the largest English-speaking country in Africa. Tipping is optional in Nigeria. It is highly recommended that tourists do NOT use credit cards in Nigeria due to rampant credit card theft and fraud. Many places do not even accept credit cards.