Nigeria: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Get a visa before departure; there is no visa on arrival.
- Complete the online landing and departure cards before entering and leaving Nigeria.
- Foreign cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels; plan a safe cash backup.
Inreis en visa
British citizen passport: Arrange a visa online before travel; visas on arrival are no longer available. Foreign visitors must complete the online landing and departure cards before entry and exit. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.
Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- Nigeria landing and exit cards ↗ verplicht
Landing card: 24–48 hours before arrival. Complete the exit card before departure. · Kosten: Free · Foreign visitors entering or leaving; Nigerian passports and transit are exempt
Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, lecard.immigration.gov.ng ↗, lecard.immigration.gov.ng ↗
Geld
Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- Largely cash-based. Foreign cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels; city ATMs can limit withdrawal amounts. Watch for fraud and skimming.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: smartraveller.gov.au ↗
Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Check customs restrictions before bringing medicines, drones or wildlife products.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.
Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.gc.ca ↗
Klimaat
Check current regional weather and flood warnings before road travel; adjust your itinerary to local conditions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- februari: Feb: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- maart: Mar: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- april: Apr: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- mei: May: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- juni: Jun: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- juli: Jul: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- augustus: Aug: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- september: Sep: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- oktober: Oct: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- november: Nov: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
- december: Dec: Check local forecasts and flood-related road access.
Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
Wat mee te nemen
- Copies of travel documents
- An adapter compatible with your accommodation
- Medicines with their prescription documents
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.
Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: tcs.ch ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.