Data Last Updated: September 16, 2020
General Information
Nigeria has reopened its borders for international travelers.
As of Sept. 15, International and domestic commercial flights have resumed in Nigeria. Flights will only be operating through Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja.
Currently, travelers arriving in Nigeria must present proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 taken up to 96 hours prior to arrival. All visitors must self-quarantine for at least seven days in the city of their arrival regardless of negative test status.
Travelers must also register on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control travel portal and must make efforts to register for a follow-up test once in the country. Evidence of this registration is required on entry. Travelers can leave isolation once a negative follow-up test has been completed. Travelers who fail to take the follow-up test face a temporary travel ban.
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and all outdoor areas.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
Authorities in Nigeria have extended the country's second phase of easing lockdown restrictions for four weeks through at least early September.
Nigeria has been in Phase 2 of its tiered approach to easing restrictions related to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) since June 2. It is currently unclear what the next phase will entail. As part of the extension, all related restrictions will remain in place.
However, authorities have stated that the process to resume flights has commenced.
Airlines & Transport
As of Sept. 15, International and domestic commercial flights have resumed in Nigeria. Flights will only be operating through Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja.
The decision to resume international flights follows statements by Nigerian civil aviation officials indicating that the government in Abuja planned to impose a reciprocal ban on commercial flights from countries that do not accept flights from Nigeria or where Nigerians face entry restrictions.
Affected carriers reportedly include Air France, KLM Royal Dutch, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Air Namibia, Royal Air Maroc, and TAAG Angola. All domestic airports have been cleared to reopen.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Test Required For Tourists From:
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Information for Non-Tourists
All travelers arriving in Nigeria must present proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 taken up to 96 hours prior to arrival; all new arrivals must self-quarantine for at least seven days in the city of their arrival regardless of negative test status.
Travelers must also register on the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control travel portal and must make efforts to register for a follow-up test once in the country. Evidence of this registration is required on entry. Travelers can leave isolation once a negative follow-up test has been completed. Travelers who fail to take the follow-up test face a temporary travel ban.
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