Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria located in the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, replacing Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991. The skyline of the city, which was built largely in the 1980s, is dominated by Aso Rock, an enormous monolith. It rises up behind the Presidential Complex, which houses the residence and offices of the Nigerian president in the Three Arms Zone on the eastern edge of the city. Nearby are the National Assembly and the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Places to visit
Visa requirements
NOTE: The NCDC will provide letters of support for purposes of visa application, on request.
From African countries
The Visa on Arrival Application Process is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require a visa to visit Nigeria and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition agreements.
Eligibility
How to Apply for Visa on Arrival
To begin your application, kindly visit the Nigeria Immigrations Service portal at https://portal.immigration.gov.ng and select Apply for Visa on Arrival. Complete the application and make payments.
Other countries
The visa application guideline into Nigeria can be found here
Visit the Nigerian embassy in your respective countries for additional information
COVID-19 Requirements
All incoming travellers into Nigeria are required to fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form before boarding. The Health Declaration Form can be accessed via healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng
Safety Tips
While vigilance and common sense will ensure a trouble-free and enjoyable stay in Nigeria, it is advisable to take the following precautions:
Keep cash, credit cards and identification documents in a secure place on your person.
Mandy Salomo
+27 82 451 2686
Mandy.salomo@mrc.ac.za
Dr Muhammad Fahad
+234 803 456 4702
fahad.muhammad@ncdc.gov.ng
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