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Nigeria

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Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 24 November 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Terrorism/Security section (ceasefire announced by MEND extended indefinitely).  The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

Visas

All British nationals travelling to Nigeria must hold a valid visa before entering the country.  British nationals planning to work in Nigeria must obtain the correct visa before doing so. For further information on entry requirements, we advise visitors to contact the Nigeria High Commission in London.
 
Passport validity

It is recommended that you obtain a new passport if your passport has less than six months validity remaining otherwise you may be refused a visa or turned away by airlines.

Travelling with children

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.  For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the Nigeria High Commission in London.

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Contacts

Nigeria, Lagos, British Deputy High Commission

Address:

Deputy British High Commission
11 Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos

Telephone:

Duty Officer - (00 234) (0) 8034022765

Fax:

(00 234)(1) 4613660 and 4613661

Email: consular.lagos@fco.gov.uk

Email: commercial.lagos@fco.gov.uk

Office hours:

GMT: Mon-Thurs: 0630-1430 and Fri 0630-1130
Local Time: Mon-Thur 0730-1530 and Fri 0730-1230

Website: http://ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/en/

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