The travel protocol for passengers coming into Nigeria has been updated by the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19.
A. Travelers arriving in Nigeria must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted not more than 72hours before boarding.
B. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated in-bound passengers will be required to observe a mandatory 7-day self-isolation in addition to a COVID-19 PCR test on days 2 and 7 after arrival.
C. Fully vaccinated in-bound passengers will not be required to observe the mandatory 7-days self-isolation but will be required to do a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival;
D. Persons arriving on a Business trip or on official duty staying less than 7 days in Nigeria must: Be fully vaccinated, produce negative COVID-19 PCR test result not older than 72 hours before boarding, and Conduct a PCR test on day 2 of arrival.
2 With the removal of Brazil, Turkey, and South Africa from the red-listed countries, Airlines can now board all intending passengers to Nigeria from these countries.
3. The above supersedes all previous, All Operators Letters (AOLs), and Advisory circulars (ACS) in these regards.
4. Airlines are to ensure strict compliance to the above protocol, as non-compliance shall attract applicable sanctions.
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