Nigeria entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Nigeria: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Visa on arrival - issued at the border, no advance application
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 4 recommended, 8 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Nigeria embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Nigeria
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa (Visa on arrival) to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Nigeria · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Nigeria
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
Recommended for all previously unvaccinated travellers.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
Booster recommended if last dose was more than 10 years ago.
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
Recommended for most travellers, particularly VFR visitors, frequent/long-stay travellers.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
For ages 12+. Consider for outbreak areas, long-term or frequent visitors.
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
For humanitarian aid workers, outbreak area visitors with limited clean water access, or those with occupational risk.
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
For those with sexual risk, needle exposure, healthcare workers, and long-stay travellers.
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
For healthcare workers, VFR visitors, backpackers, and long-stay travellers.
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
IPV booster recommended if no dose within 1 year before departure for stays of 4+ weeks. Must be recorded on ICVP.
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
Pre-exposure for those with work-related risk, limited medical access, high-risk activities, or long stays (>1 month).
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Nigeria · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Nigeria
To drive in Nigeria with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) - find an issuing store.
Nigeria travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Nigeria from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter Nigeria (specifically a Visa on arrival). Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Nigeria?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Nigeria. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Nigeria?
No vaccines are listed as required for Nigeria, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid and others are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Nigeria?
If you plan to drive in Nigeria on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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