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  1. Nigeria

    entryRequirements.declarations.landing-exit-card

    Before
    Since May 2025 all foreigners visiting or departing Nigeria (transit passengers excepted) must complete a free Landing Card before arrival and an Exit Card before departure on the Nigeria Immigration Service portal. Travelers who do not can be refused entry or departure at immigration checkpoints.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service says all foreigners visiting or departing Nigeria must use its Landing and Exit Card portal to pre-process their arrival and departure; the portal is not for transit purposes, its services are completely free, and a landing card can be created only 24–48 hours before arrival. Failure to comply leads to refusal of entry or departure at immigration checkpoints. Its home page says the cards commence May 1, 2025.

  2. Nigeria

    entryRequirements.proofOfFunds

    Before
    The Nigeria Immigration Service lists evidence of sufficient funds (a 180-day bank statement) among the requirements for the tourism visa. No minimum amount is published.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service lists evidence of sufficient funds (a 180-day bank statement) among the requirements for the tourism visa. No official source we could read states a minimum amount.

  3. Nigeria

    tips.yellow-card

    Before
    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.
    After
    The UK government 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 from this requirement.

  4. Nigeria

    tips.money-exchange

    Before
    Take extra care when withdrawing or changing money: the UK Foreign Office reports a spike in criminal activity around banks and ATMs, especially at night, and says credit card fraud is common, so keep your card in sight when paying.
    After
    The UK government says areas around banks and ATMs have seen a spike in criminal activity, so take extra precautions when withdrawing cash, especially at night, and that credit card fraud is common, so keep your card within sight when paying bills.

  5. Nigeria

    tips.landing-card

    Before
    Complete the free digital Landing Card before you fly and the Exit Card before you leave, on the Nigeria Immigration Service portal — travellers who do not can be refused entry or departure.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service says foreigners must pre-process their arrival and departure on its free Landing and Exit Card portal; a landing card can be created only 24–48 hours before arrival, and failure to comply leads to refusal of entry or departure at immigration checkpoints.

  6. Nigeria

    tips.state-by-state

    Before
    Check advice for each state on your route, not just the national rating: the UK Foreign Office advises against all or all but essential travel to parts of the North East, North West, North Central, South East and South South regions. It also advises limiting travel after dark outside city centres, and the Government of Canada advises avoiding all unnecessary travel after dark.
    After
    The UK FCDO advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to parts of North East, North West, North Central, South East and South South Nigeria, listed state by state. It says to limit travel after dark outside city centres as far as possible, and the Government of Canada says to avoid all unnecessary travel after dark.

  7. Nigeria

    tips.official-portal-only

    Before
    Apply for the e-Visa only through the Nigeria Immigration Service's official portal, evisa.immigration.gov.ng, linked from immigration.gov.ng.
    After
    The UK government says all visa applications must be submitted through the online portal before travel, and that you can apply for a visa from the Nigeria Immigration Service.

  8. Nigeria

    faq.landing-card-what

    Before
    A free digital arrival/departure declaration run by the Nigeria Immigration Service since May 2025. Foreign visitors (not transit passengers) complete the Landing Card online before arrival and an Exit Card before departure; those who do not can be refused entry or departure at immigration checkpoints.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service says all foreigners visiting or departing Nigeria must use its Landing and Exit Card portal to pre-process their arrival and departure; the portal is not for transit purposes, and its services are completely free. A landing card can be created only 24–48 hours before arrival, and failure to comply leads to refusal of entry or departure at immigration checkpoints. Its home page says the cards commence May 1, 2025.

  9. Nigeria

    faq.yellow-fever

    Before
    Yes. The UK Foreign Office says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Nigeria; only infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt.
    After
    Yes. The UK government 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 from this requirement.

  10. Nigeria

    faq.us-citizens

    Before
    Yes — US passport holders are eligible for the e-Visa for tourism or business, applying online at evisa.immigration.gov.ng.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition or waiver agreements, and that you apply online (e-Visa or embassy); the business (single entry) visa is applied for online (e-Visa). No official page we could read lists the countries with such agreements.

  11. Nigeria

    faq.processing-time

    Before
    The Nigeria Immigration Service does not publish a processing time for the e-Visa, and no official source states one.
    After
    No official source we could read states a processing time for the Nigerian e-Visa.

  12. Nigeria

    faq.need-visa

    Before
    Yes, unless you are exempt. The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member states and countries with which Nigeria has visa abolition or waiver agreements; short tourist and business visits are applied for online through the e-Visa. No official page we could read lists the countries with such agreements.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition or waiver agreements, and that you apply online (e-Visa or embassy). No official page we could read lists the countries with such agreements.

  13. Nigeria

    summary

    Before
    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. The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member states and countries with which Nigeria has visa abolition or waiver agreements.
    After
    The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition or waiver agreements, and that you apply online (e-Visa or embassy). The UK government says visa on arrival is no longer available and that all visa applications must be submitted through the online portal before travel.

  14. Niger

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says the rainy season runs from June to October, when localized flash flooding can hamper overland travel and make roads impassable.
    After
    No official source we could read names a best time to visit Niger.

  15. Niger

    countryFacts.safety

    Before
    The FCDO advises against all travel to Niger because of terrorist attacks and the kidnapping of foreign nationals, a risk throughout the country including Niamey, and the political situation remains unstable after the July 2023 military coup. Foreign nationals may travel outside Niamey only with the government's permission and an escort of Nigerien security and military forces. Gunfire was reported near the Presidential Palace and Niamey airport on 29 August 2026.
    After
    The FCDO advises against all travel to Niger because of the rise of reported terrorist and criminal kidnappings of foreign nationals, says there is a very high threat of kidnapping throughout Niger, including Niamey, and that the political situation remains unstable following the July 2023 military coup. It says the government will only allow foreign nationals to travel outside Niamey with its permission and an escort of Nigerien security and military forces, and reports gunfire around the Presidential Palace and Niamey airport early on 29 August.

  16. Niger

    countryFacts.payments

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office describes Niger as a cash-based society: 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 Niger is a cash-based society: credit cards are rarely accepted even in hotels and restaurants visited by international clients, and there are few ATMs.

  17. Niger

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.0

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office and Canada both say not to photograph military or government installations; Canada adds political or student demonstrations and military personnel.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says not to photograph military or government installations; Canada says photography of sensitive installations, including military sites and government buildings, is prohibited, and not to photograph political or student demonstrations or military personnel.

  18. Niger

    entryRequirements.travelInsurance

    Before
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for visitors to Niger. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are poor, even in Niamey, that serious treatment would need evacuation to Europe, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds.
    After
    No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for visitors to Niger. The UK Foreign Office says medical facilities are poor, even in Niamey, that serious medical treatment would require evacuation to Europe, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds.

  19. Niger

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    Niger requires proof of yellow fever vaccination from all arriving travelers aged 9 months and over.
    After
    WHO's country list marks Niger as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from any country.

  20. Niger

    tips.cash-economy

    Before
    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 Niger is a cash-based society, credit cards are rarely accepted even in hotels and restaurants visited by international clients, and there are few ATMs.

  21. Niger

    tips.photography

    Before
    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.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says not to photograph military or government installations; Canada says photography of sensitive installations, including military sites and government buildings, is prohibited, says not to photograph political or student demonstrations or military personnel, and to always seek permission before photographing a person.

  22. Niger

    tips.overland-borders

    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.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says to avoid the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, and the UK Foreign Office says banditry, smuggling and other criminal activity is common in border areas, particularly Maradi, Tillabéri and Diffa.

  23. Niger

    faq.french-citizens

    Before
    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 in principle at a Nigerien embassy or consulate.
    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 unless an agreement exempts them, applied for in principle at a Nigerien diplomatic or consular post.

  24. Niger

    faq.yellow-fever

    Before
    Yes. WHO's country list gives Niger as requiring a yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers aged 9 months and over, whatever country they arrive from, and the UK government says that to enter Niger you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination.
    After
    Yes. WHO's country list marks Niger as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from any country, and the UK government says that to enter Niger you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination.

  25. Niger

    faq.ecowas-exit

    Before
    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.
    After
    The ECOWAS Commission says the citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger continue to enjoy, until further notice, the right of movement, residence and establishment without visas, in accordance with the organisation's protocols. No official source we could read states Niger's own rule for ECOWAS citizens.