Travel · Official advice · 22 October 2026
FCDO updates travel advice for specific Nigerian states
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has announced updated travel advice for Nigeria. The guidance advises against all travel to several states in the North East, North West, and riverine areas. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has published updated travel advice for Nigeria. The announcement includes warnings against travel to specific regions and outlines current entry requirements for visitors. These changes reflect the department's assessment of the security situation and administrative rules in the country.
The guidance advises against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, and Gombe states in North East Nigeria. It also advises against all travel to Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto states in North West Nigeria. Additionally, the department advises against all travel to the riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states. Travel insurance may be invalidated if a person travels against this advice.
Entry requirements remain strict for those travelling to other parts of the country. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Nigeria. Entry is denied if a traveller does not have a valid travel document or uses a reported lost or stolen passport. The announcement does not specify a timeframe for when these restrictions might be reviewed or lifted.
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