Updated with return to full operational status, removal of obsolete COVID-19 page links, and updates to Do Not Travel Areas.
\nReconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
\nDo Not Travel to:
\nCountry Summary:
\nViolent crime – such as armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage taking, roadside banditry, and rape – is common throughout the country. Kidnappings for ransom occur frequently, often targeting dual national citizens who have returned to Nigeria for a visit, as well as U.S. citizens with perceived wealth. Kidnapping gangs have also stopped victims on interstate roads.
Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting shopping centers, malls, markets, hotels, places of worship, restaurants, bars, schools, government installations, transportation hubs, and other places where crowds gather. Terrorists are known to work with local gangs to expand their reach.
\nThere is civil unrest and armed gangs in parts of Southern Nigeria, especially in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed criminality and gangs, including kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services is also pervasive in this region.
\nViolence can flare up between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.
\nThe U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in many areas of Nigeria due to security conditions.
\nRead the country information page for additional information on travel to Nigeria.
\nIf you decide to travel to Nigeria:
\nBorno, Yobe, Kogi, and Northern Adamawa states – Level 4: Do Not Travel
\nThe security situation in these states is fluid and unpredictable due to widespread terrorist activity, inter-communal violence, and kidnapping. Security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.
\nTerrorist groups based in the Northeast routinely target humanitarian camps, security forces, churches, schools, mosques, government installations, educational institutions, entertainment venues, and road travelers.
\nApproximately two million Nigerians have been displaced as a result of the violence in Northeast Nigeria.
\nVisit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
\nBauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states – Level 4: Do Not Travel
\nThe security situation in these states is fluid and unpredictable due to widespread inter-communal violence and armed criminality, especially kidnapping and roadside banditry. Security operations to counter these threats may occur without warning.
\nVisit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
\nAbia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers states (with the exception of Port Harcourt) – Level 4: Do Not Travel
\nCrime is rampant throughout Southern Nigeria, and there is a heightened risk of kidnapping, violent civil unrest, and armed gangs.
\nVisit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
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