🇳🇬Nigeria

Typically bring

• Passport with at least six months remaining validity and at least two blank pages.
• Printed copy of the approved e‑Visa.
• Recent passport‑size photograph meeting the specified format.
• Confirmed return or onward travel ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay (e.g., bank statement).
• Travel itinerary or hotel reservation details.

Watch out for

• Submitting an incomplete or inaccurate e‑Visa application can lead to rejection or delays.
• Traveling without the printed e‑Visa or with an expired passport will result in denial of entry.
• Leaving little time between visa approval and departure may cause issues if the email is missed or filtered.
• Overstaying the visa period can attract fines, detention, or future entry bans.

Good to know

• Currency is the Nigerian Naira (NGN); ATMs are common in major cities but may be scarce in remote areas.
• English is the official language, though many locals speak Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo and other indigenous languages.
• Mobile data is widely available; consider buying a local SIM card at the airport for better rates.
• Stay aware of local safety advisories, especially in certain northern states; keep valuables secure and avoid traveling at night in unfamiliar areas.
• Voltage is 230V, 50Hz; bring appropriate plug adapters for Indian devices.