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This guide sets out essential information for British citizens moving to or living in Nigeria. Read about how our High Commission in Abuja and Deputy High Commission in Lagos can help.

This information is provided as a guide only. You should get definitive information from the Nigerian authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is not liable for any inaccuracies in this information.听

Support for British Nationals Abroad: A Guide sets out how British nationals can stay safe abroad听 and how the FCDO can help if you do get into difficulty.

Read general guidance on听moving or retiring abroad.

To stay up to date:听 follow the British High Commission in Nigeria on and

Before you go

See our Travel advice for Nigeria for up to date information on entry requirements, local laws and customs, safety and emergencies.听

See also: 听Overseas Business Risk Country Guide

Coronavirus

Follow the advice of the Nigerian government and your local authority. You should also read the Nigeria travel advice

Nigeria has removed COVID-19 travel restrictions, the听听has the latest guidelines. Countries may change entry requirements and close their borders at very short notice. Ensure you check current听Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice听in addition to the听FCDO specific country page听 which provides additional information on travel restrictions and entry requirements in addition to safety and security advice.

Visas and residency

Check the听entry requirements for Nigeria in our travel advice.

See how to apply for a visa to enter Nigeria 听

Passports and travel

You can apply for or renew your British passport from Nigeria.

Check the Nigeria travel advice for passport validity requirements.

Travelling with children.

Children (under 18 years old) who travel out of Nigeria unaccompanied or without a person who has parental responsibility, may need written authorisation by that person with parental responsibility to do so. This is required in addition to a valid travel document.

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Healthcare in Nigeria

Nigeria does not have a reciprocal health agreement with the United Kingdom.

If you are resident in Nigeria ensure you have taken out an appropriate health insurance policy.

听If you are a visitor, arrange comprehensive travel insurance before you travel. Make sure your policy covers the following:

• air ambulance, in case you need to be flown home by this means
• full medical cover (medical bills can be expensive)
• repatriation of your remains in the event of death
• repatriation of your family in the event it is necessary for you to return home due to illness or injury.

Visit the Health section of our Travel Advice page for detailed advice on medical services, vaccinations and health risks in Nigeria.

You can find a list of Teaching Hospitals on the website

For contact details for English speaking doctors visit our list of healthcare providers.

Medicine

If you are on a prescription for any medication you should ensure you have a supply of it, or are able to obtain it when in Nigeria. Certain medicines may not be available in Nigeria (including major brands readily available in the UK), and you may be prohibited from taking them into the country. You should consult your GP before travelling to Nigeria to find out about any alternative medication.

Read the

Working in Nigeria

If you are planning to move to Nigeria and work, you may need a visa. Read the Nigerian government鈥檚听guidance on working in Nigeria as a foreign national听 补苍诲听.

To apply for a job you may need to provide:

• valid passport with a minimum of 6 months validity
• letter of employment and acceptance of offer
• return ticket
• evidence of sufficient funds
• evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Chief Executive Officers (C.E.O) of corporate organisations will be required to provide the extract of the minutes of the Board鈥檚 resolution
• visas can only be obtained from Nigerian Mission in the country where you are domiciled for at least six (6) months

Studying in Nigeria

If you plan to study in Nigeria, you must meet all before you travel.

Contact the relevant higher education provider in Nigeria to check what fees you have to pay.

For people travelling to Nigeria with their children, there are a number of private international schools which follow the Cambridge and IB curriculums. The following links may be of assistance you if you are considering educating your child(ren) in Nigeria.听听

Useful websites:

Tax

The UK has a听Double taxation agreement with Nigeria Nigeria: tax treaties - 伊人直播 so that you do not pay tax on the same income in both countries. Ask the relevant tax authority your questions about double taxation relief.

You should get professional advice on paying tax in Nigeria. Find an听

Read guidance on:

tax if you leave the UK to live abroad

tax on your UK income if you live abroad

tax if you get a pension and live abroad

paying National Insurance while abroad听 to protect your State Pension and entitlement to other benefits and allowances.

Benefits

听Check which UK benefits you can claim while abroad and how to claim them.

Many income-related benefits such as Pension Credit and Housing Benefit cannot be paid if you鈥檙e abroad for more than 4 weeks.

Pensions

Read听State Pension guidance if you have lived in Australia, Canada or New Zealand听and you are claiming or waiting to claim your UK State Pension.

If you retire in Nigeria, you can claim your听UK State Pension or听new UK State Pension.听 Contact the International Pension Centre听for further information.

Life certificates for UK State Pensions

If you get a听鈥榣ife certificate鈥� from the UK Pension Service, you must respond as soon as possible. Your payments may be suspended if you do not.

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You can find a list of commercial banks and other financial institutions on the website.

For information on opening an account, do contact the banking institution of your choice.

International credit cards can be used in the large hotels and some restaurants.

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Accommodation and buying property

See buying a property abroad.

Insert information about any local restrictions on foreign nationals buying or renting property

There are restrictions imposed on foreign nationals seeking to acquire or own real property in Nigeria.听 Foreigners may still acquire short term interests in land in the form of leases provided that such leases are not granted for more than 3 (three) years (including any option for renewal).

You should get professional advice on buying or renting property in Nigeria. Find an听

Driving in Nigeria

Read the guidance on what actions you must do to drive legally in Nigeria

Driving abroad /driving-abroad

If you鈥檙e asked for a letter authenticating, certifying or validating your UK driver鈥檚 licence, you should contact your UK issuing office (eg the DVLA)

Guidance for travelling by road in Nigeria see (/foreign-travel-advice/Nigeria/safety-and-security#road-travel)

If you wish to take your vehicle with you, see听/taking-vehicles-out-of-uk

Driving licence rules in Nigeria if you live there

You are allowed to drive in Nigeria using your foreign licence for three months and international licence for a period of one year. During this time you are expected to apply for a Nigerian driver鈥檚 license.

You can find information about obtaining a local driving license or international driving permit, with the

Disabled drivers

If you have a UK Blue Badge and live in Nigeria, you must return it to the original UK issuing authority.

Voting

You can find more information on voting in Nigeria on the website

You may be able to vote in some UK elections. You can:

register as an overseas voter

Births, deaths, marriage and civil partnership

Births

If your child is born in Nigeria you should register the birth with the local authorities.听 This can be used for all official purposes in the UK, including applying for a British passport for your child, providing they are otherwise eligible for听British citizenship.

You can find information on registering a birth in Nigeria on the website.

You do not need to register the birth with the UK authorities. But if you wish, you can apply for a听consular birth registration.

Deaths

听If someone dies in Nigeria read our guidance on:

What to do if someone dies abroad

Bereavement guidance for Nigeria Nigeria bereavement pack: death abroad

English-speaking funeral directors in Nigeria

Marriage and civil partnership

Find out听how you can get married or get a civil partnership abroad.

A special marriage licence is required for a marriage either between a non-Nigerian and a Nigerian citizen or between two Non-Nigerians resident in Nigeria.

You can apply for a special marriage licence at the Marriage Registry office or through the Registry鈥檚 online portal.

See the 听 website for information and requirements for getting married in Nigeria.

The High Commission is unable to provide a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) for weddings taking place in commonwealth countries.

Pets

See travelling with pets.

An import permit is required to import a pet into Nigeria

It is your responsibility to arrange export formalities at the country of departure including flight bookings and agency services

You can find more information on the website

Emergencies

Dial the 112 for the police, ambulance or fire brigade.

This number can be called in most part of Nigeria when there is any emergency situation.

听You can find a list of emergency contacts, specific to on the Lagos State government website

Dial 112 for the police to report a missing child

07030000203 for National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Abuja听 07080601801 for NAPTIP, Lagos

If you have been the victim of a rape or sexual assault in Nigeria, read the Nigeria: information for victims of rape and sexual assault

See also /guidance/victim-of-rape-and-sexual-assault-abroad

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If you鈥檙e the victim of a crime, have been arrested, or are affected by a crisis,听contact the British High Commission Abuja or the British Deputy High Commission Lagos

Read the guidance on international parental child abduction if your child may be at risk of this.

Returning to the UK

Read the guidance on听returning to the听UK听permanently听which includes information on bringing family members, tax and access to services.