Nigeria travel tips

Guidance for travellers applying from the United Kingdom. Always confirm requirements with the official visa authority.

Short answer: After your Nigeria visa is granted, keep copies of your documents, respect local laws, and confirm entry conditions still match your itinerary.

Practical tips

  • Complete Nigeria e-visa and biometrics before purchasing non-refundable tickets.
  • Carry yellow fever certificate and a printed e-visa approval at immigration.
  • Use pre-arranged airport transfers in Lagos rather than curbside touts.
  • Allow extra hours for Lagos traffic when catching international flights.
  • Keep USD or naira in small denominations for tips and market purchases.
  • Respect no-photography signs at bridges, ports, and government sites.
  • Buy travel insurance that covers medical evacuation to Europe or South Africa.
  • Dress smartly for business meetings; casual beachwear stays at coastal resorts.

Travel highlights

Attractions

  • Lagos beaches
  • Abuja Aso Rock
  • Olumo Rock
  • Yankari Game Reserve
  • Calabar Carnival route

Cities

  • Lagos
  • Abuja
  • Kano
  • Port Harcourt
  • Ibadan

Best time

November to February for Lagos and Abuja with less rain; harmattan haze can affect flights December–January in the north.

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