Country guide

Nigeria

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

Required

Currency

Naira (NGN)

Time zones

UTC/GMT +1 hour (1 hour behind South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 234

Best time to go

December to March

Drinking water

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised.

Travel tips

Travellers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations.
Public transport should be avoided.
Travellers should be cautious for potential scams.

Visa guide

Issuing authorities

Nigerian Consulate-General, Johannesburg
16 Rivonia Rd, Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 442 3620
Email: cgjhb@nigerianconsulatesa.org
Web: [www.nigerianconsulatesa.org](

High Commission of Nigeria, Pretoria
971 Francis Baard Str., Arcadia
Tel: 012 342 0805 / 0808 / 0905
E-mail: nhcp@telkomsa.net
Web: www.nhcpsa.org

Nigeria Immigration Services:
Web: www.immigration.gov.ng