TZThinking of Travelling from Nigeria to the United States? Here is the Nigeria to United States Travel Guidelines as of August 2021.
Details collected from the CDC and the NDC.
Nigeria to United States Travel Guidelines
Most travelers from Nigeria can enter United States, but there are restrictions.
Departure from Nigeria
- Travel is allowed with restrictions
- Mandatory COVID-19 test
- Recommended quarantine for unvaccinated travelers
- Masks are mandatory on public transportation
Forms and documents
- Proof of negative COVID-19 test results on exiting may be required
- Proof of negative COVID-19 test results
- Mandatory travel declaration form (Travelers must complete a travel attestation form before arrival. This form will be provided by the airline at check-in. )
For traveller leaving Nigeria to countries that require a PCR Negative result as a supporting travel document , visit https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng and fill out the Passengers Self-Reporting Form.
- Select an appointment date and laboratory for the COVID-19 test . Online payment will be required.
- You will receive a payment receipt confirming your appointment
- Visit your selected laboratory on your appointment date. Your test results will be sent to you via email.
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More Details
Travelers must have an original printed or electronic negative COVID-19 viral test result (NAAT: RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA, NEAR, HDA, or Antigen: Rapid).
The test must be performed a maximum of 3 days before the first scheduled departure time in the flight itinerary. This requirement applies to all travelers, including US citizens, residents, and transit travelers, as well as travelers who have been vaccinated. Travelers may use a self-test (sometimes referred to as a home test) that meets the given criteria.
Unvaccinated travelers are recommended to quarantine for 7-10 days after arrival in the United States.
Travelers are recommended to take a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after arriving in the USA. If the test is negative, it is recommended that travelers complete the 7-day quarantine. If the test is positive, they should self-isolate until they recover. Travelers that do not complete a test are recommended to quarantine for 10 days. Travelers should check quarantine requirements for the specific state they are traveling to, as some states may require mandatory quarantine for international travelers.
This recommendation does not apply to:
- -Travelers who are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.
- -Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19. These travelers must show proof of a positive viral test from the preceding 90 days and a letter from their healthcare provider or public health official stating they are cleared to end isolation.
Return to Nigeria
Before your trip to Nigeria, visit https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng and fill out the Pre-boarding Health Declaration and Screening form.
Read the Revised Quarantine Protocol.
- Travel is allowed with restrictions
- Mandatory COVID-19 test
- Mandatory quarantine
- Masks are mandatory in public
Forms and documents
- Proof of negative COVID-19 test results on arrival
- Mandatory health declaration form
More Details
You are to upload on the portal, COVID-19 Negative PCR test result of test taken not more than 96 hours before the date of travel.
Select an appointment date and laboratory for a repeat COVID-19 test to be done 7 days after arrival in Nigeria. Online payment will be required.
You may use the Get Permit to Travel to download a copy of the Access code after payment has been confirmed.
On your appointment day, visit your selected laboratory for the post arrival COVID-19 test. Your test results will be sent to you via email and also shared with the relevant Government Agencies for appropriate management.
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Travelers must have a negative electronic or printed COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken a maximum of 72 hours before their departure to Nigeria. Travelers are required to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative results to the national payment portal.
Testing type: PCR Test
Travelers are required to self-quarantine for 7 days on arrival. Travelers will also be required to take a COVID-19 test on day 7 after arrival. They must continue self-isolating until test results are received, usually between 24-48 hours.
Travelers are required to register on the travel portal and fill in the online Health Declaration form. Travelers are required to upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result. An Access Report containing a QR Code will be sent to the email address provided by the Passenger. Print out or download an electronic copy of this Access Report for presentation before boarding.
Happy traveling!
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
