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  1. Nigeria

    tips[yellow-card].text

    Before
    Carry your yellow fever certificate: Nigeria requires proof of vaccination from arriving travellers, except infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older.
    After
    Carry your yellow fever certificate: the UK Foreign Office says you need one to enter Nigeria, except infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older.

  2. Nigeria

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Nigeria is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Nigeria yet.
    After
    Nigeria is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic. The UK Foreign Office says UK drivers need a 1968 International Driving Permit and a Nigerian licence for stays of more than a year; the Government of Canada says Canadian drivers need their licence and an International Driving Permit, and a Nigerian permit after 3 months.

  3. Nigeria

    countryFacts.safety.text

    Before
    Risk varies sharply by state. The FCDO advises against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina and Zamfara states and to the riverine areas of the Niger Delta, and against all but essential travel to much of the rest of the north, the Middle Belt and parts of the south-east, because of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. Plan state by state against current advisories.
    After
    Risk varies sharply by state. The FCDO advises against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Katsina and Zamfara states and to the riverine areas of the Niger Delta, and against all but essential travel to much of the rest of the north, the Middle Belt and parts of the south-east, because of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.

  4. Nigeria

    entryRequirements.declarations[ncdc-health-declaration].text

    Before
    In response to the Ebola outbreak, travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission must complete the free online Nigeria Health Declaration Form before boarding; the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, which runs the form, says passengers from all other countries are exempt at this time. The confirmation (PDF with QR code) is shown to port health officers on arrival. If you a…
    After
    In response to the Ebola outbreak, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete the free online Nigeria Health Declaration Form before boarding, and that passengers from all other countries are exempt at this time. The confirmation (PDF with QR code) is shown to port health officers on arrival.

  5. Nigeria

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance.text

    Before
    Not a condition of entry. Canada's travel advice says public and private medical facilities usually require a cash deposit, a payment guarantee or confirmation of medical insurance, that you will likely need medical evacuation in case of serious illness or injury, and recommends travel insurance that covers evacuation and hospital stays.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Nigeria. Canada's travel advice says public and private medical facilities usually require a cash deposit, a payment guarantee or confirmation of medical insurance, that you will likely need medical evacuation in case of serious illness or injury, and recommends travel insurance that covers evacuation and hospital stays.

  6. Nigeria

    entryRequirements.vaccinations[yellow-fever].text

    Before
    Nigeria requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from arriving travelers. Infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Nigeria; infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt.

  7. Nigeria

    TD passport notes

    Before
    Citizens of Chad do not need a visa for Nigeria. The Nigeria Immigration Service lists Cameroon and Chad as its visa-abolition-agreement countries (category F1B), and its visa pages exempt those nationals along with ECOWAS citizens. No length of stay is published; confirm it with a Nigerian mission before a long visit.
    After
    Citizens of Chad do not need a visa for Nigeria. The Nigeria Immigration Service's visa-abolition-agreement page (category F1B, now readable only in the web archive) lists Cameroon and Chad, and its e-Visa pages exclude nationals of visa-abolition countries. No length of stay is published.

  8. Nigeria

    CM passport notes

    Before
    Citizens of Cameroon do not need a visa for Nigeria. The Nigeria Immigration Service lists Cameroon and Chad as its visa-abolition-agreement countries (category F1B), and its visa pages exempt those nationals along with ECOWAS citizens. No length of stay is published; confirm it with a Nigerian mission before a long visit.
    After
    Citizens of Cameroon do not need a visa for Nigeria. The Nigeria Immigration Service's visa-abolition-agreement page (category F1B, now readable only in the web archive) lists Cameroon and Chad, and its e-Visa pages exclude nationals of visa-abolition countries. No length of stay is published.

  9. Nigeria

    BJ/CV/CI/GM/GH/GN… passport notes

    Before
    ECOWAS citizens enter Nigeria without a visa under the bloc's free-movement protocol — up to 90 days.
    After
    ECOWAS citizens enter Nigeria without a visa under the bloc's free-movement protocol. The ECOWAS Commission says the protocol's 90-day stay limit was repealed by Supplementary Act A/SA.1/07/14, but that the repeal is yet to be implemented by member states.
  10. IT

    Nigeria

    AF/AL/DZ/AD/AO/AG… passport notes

    Before
    Apply for the Nigeria e-Visa online before travel (launched May 2025, replacing visa on arrival). A small number of nationalities must still apply through a Nigerian embassy; verify eligibility on the official portal.
    After
    Apply for the Nigeria e-Visa online before travel. The UK Foreign Office says visa on arrival is no longer available.

  11. Nigeria

    summary

    Before
    Nigeria moved its short-visit visas fully online in May 2025: most nationalities now apply for an e-Visa (tourism or business), replacing the old visa-on-arrival scheme, while ECOWAS citizens continue to enter freely under the bloc's free-movement protocol.
    After
    Nigeria handles short tourist and business visits through its official e-Visa, applied for online before travel; the UK Foreign Office says visa on arrival is no longer available. ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa under the bloc's free-movement protocol.

  12. Niger

    faq.french-citizens.answer

    Before
    Relations between Niger's military government and France broke down after the 2023 coup, and visa issuance to French nationals has been suspended or heavily restricted since. French citizens should contact the nearest Nigerien mission for the current position before planning travel.
    After
    No official source we could read states the current visa position for French nationals. Niger's Foreign Ministry says foreigners need a Nigerien visa, applied for at an embassy or consulate.

  13. Niger

    faq.ecowas-exit.answer

    Before
    No. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally left ECOWAS in January 2025, but both sides have maintained visa-free movement. The AES states announced ECOWAS citizens may still enter without a visa, and ECOWAS reciprocates. Arrangements could change, so check before traveling.
    After
    The ECOWAS Commission says the citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger keep, until further notice, the right to move, reside and settle without visas in ECOWAS states after the three countries' withdrawal took effect on 29 January 2025. No official source we could read states Niger's own rule for ECOWAS citizens.

  14. Niger

    faq.is-it-safe.answer

    Before
    No. The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger; Canada cites political instability and the risks of terrorism and kidnapping. Check your government's latest advisory before making any plans.
    After
    The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger; Canada cites political instability and the risks of terrorism and kidnapping.

  15. Niger

    faq.need-visa.answer

    Before
    Citizens of ECOWAS-origin West African states, plus Chad, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia, enter visa-free, and Hong Kong passport holders can stay up to 14 days without a visa. UAE ordinary-passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival. Everyone else — including EU, UK and US passport holders — must obtain a visa from a Nigerien embassy or consulate before travel; there is no eVisa or visa on ...
    After
    Niger's Foreign Ministry says all foreigners must present a passport with a Nigerien visa at the border unless a bilateral or community agreement exempts them; it publishes no list of exempt nationalities. The UK government says British nationals need a visa, applied for at the Nigerien embassy in Geneva.

  16. Niger

    tips.cash-economy.text

    Before
    Bring enough cash for your whole stay. The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are rarely accepted, even in hotels and restaurants used by international visitors, and there are few ATMs.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says credit cards are rarely accepted, even in hotels and restaurants used by international visitors, and there are few ATMs.

  17. Niger

    tips.photography.text

    Before
    Never photograph military or government installations, military personnel or demonstrations — both the UK Foreign Office and Canada warn against it — and ask before photographing people.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office and Canada both say not to photograph military or government installations; Canada adds military personnel and political or student demonstrations, and says to always seek permission before photographing a person.

  18. Niger

    tips.overland-borders.text

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says to avoid the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, and the UK Foreign Office says banditry and smuggling are common in border areas, particularly Maradi, Tillabéri and Diffa. Fly into Niamey rather than crossing land borders.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says to avoid the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, and the UK Foreign Office says banditry and smuggling are common in border areas, particularly Maradi, Tillabéri and Diffa.

  19. Niger

    tips.security-advisories.text

    Before
    The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger. If you must go, arrange security guidance in advance and keep movements low-profile.
    After
    The UK and Canadian governments both advise against all travel to Niger.

  20. Niger

    countryFacts.driving.text

    Before
    Niger is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Niger yet.
    After
    Niger is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.

  21. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.US.notes

    Before
    Embassy visa required; issuance to US nationals has been slow and unpredictable since the 2023 coup. Apply well ahead and check the latest travel advisory.
    After
    A visa is required: apply at a Nigerien embassy or consulate before travel. The Foreign Ministry says a visa is issued within 15 days. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Niger.

  22. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.AE.notes

    Before
    UAE ordinary-passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival. Confirm current arrangements before travel.
    After
    No official source we could read states a visa on arrival for UAE passport holders.

  23. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.FR.notes

    Before
    Visa issuance to French nationals has been suspended or heavily restricted since relations broke down after the 2023 coup — contact a Nigerien mission for the current position.
    After
    No official source we could read states the current visa position for French nationals. Niger's Foreign Ministry says foreigners need a Nigerien visa, applied for at an embassy or consulate.

  24. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.HK.notes

    Before
    Visa-exempt for short stays of up to 14 days.
    After
    No official source we could read lists this exemption or its length of stay. Niger's Foreign Ministry says foreigners need a Nigerien visa unless a bilateral or community agreement provides an exemption.

  25. Niger

    visaPolicy.byPassport.TD.notes

    Before
    Visa-exempt under bilateral agreement for stays of up to three months.
    After
    No official source we could read lists this exemption or its length of stay. Niger's Foreign Ministry says foreigners need a Nigerien visa unless a bilateral or community agreement provides an exemption.