Nigeria Revises COVID-19 Travel Protocol
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a revision of its COVID-19 protocol for travellers visiting the country.
The new guidelines, taking effect from the 25th of October, 2021, waive the 7-day mandatory isolation for vaccinated visitors.
known in a press release signed by the chairperson of the Presidential Steering Committee and Secretary to the Government, Boss Mustapha.
Boss Mustapha had earlier during a national briefing that the PSC will look into revising the COVID-19 protocols for visitors.
Nigerian COVID-19 Protocol
Here are key highlights from the new guidelines:
- Travellers arriving in Nigeria must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result that was conducted only 72 hours before boarding.
- It will require unvaccinated visitors to observe a mandatory 7-day isolation, and will need to take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 and day 7 after arrival.
- Fully vaccinated people visiting Nigeria will not observe the mandatory 7-day self-isolation, but will take a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of their arrival. (Click here to see how you can book a day 2 and a day 7 post-arrival test.)
- For people whose visit to Nigeria involves conducting business that requires them to stay less than 7 days in the country.
They must meet the following conditions:
- They must have taken vaccinations.
- Show a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken only 72 hours before boarding.
- Conduct a PCR test on day 2 of their arrival.
In conclusion,
The protocols are in line with global practices as the world keeps adjusting to the novel COVID-19 virus.
Recall that we informed you that the United Kingdom adjusted its own COVID-19 guidelines for fully vaccinated Nigerians.
