Preparing For Your Trip To Nigeria - Global Pal

wlrahilly · #1 10-08-2009, 07:01 PM

When it comes to traveling, Nigeria is the place that you want to research extensively before you travel there. There are many requirements and safety concerns involved, so it is vital that you are informed and ready before you enter.

* A passport and visa are required upon entry and exit of Nigeria. You must obtain them in advance through a Nigerian Embassy or Consulate.

* Plan your flights ahead of time. Nigeria is a large area and can be complicated traveling within. Choosing an international carrier over internal airlines would be best. Also, decide whether you want chartered or scheduled fares.

* Nigeria is a cash culture meaning they do not use credit cards or accept them, with the exception of a few hotels. Also, the Nigerian currency is non-convertible, but the U.S. dollars is accepted.

* Nigeria does have a high crime rate so it is important that you take pre-cautions to stay safe. Night time poses the most threat so try to stay inside if at all possible during this time. To contact emergency medical and police response services, dial 199 (this is similar to 911 in the US).

* Learn and adhere to all laws and regulations as breaking the law (even if unaware) can lead to a more severe punishment such as being expelled, arrested and serving long jail sentences.

* In areas where military is operating, you must get permission to take photographs or videotapes of any airport, bridge or government building throughout the country. Learn these areas beforehand so as not to make that mistake.

* Understand that medical facilities in Nigeria offer poor conditions and inadequately trained nursing staff. Check with your medical insurance company beforehand to see whether they cover overseas emergency expenses. Also, be aware that often hospitals in Nigeria expect cash payment before services are rendered.

* If your visit is going to be short, you might want to consider looking into reliable car-hire services with drivers rather than driving yourself. This is because International driving permits are not recognized, Nigerian licenses take a long time to obtain and roads are generally in poor condition causing damage to vehicles and the risk of accidents.

nakchura · #2 10-13-2009, 06:12 AM

I find Nigeria a a dangerous country. Although they also have many good places to visit for tourists, I would not go to this country. Its like one wrong mistake and you'll be in a big pit of mess. And what's worse, you won't get much help.

daniel · #3 10-29-2009, 02:43 AM

Well I had heard from the news about Nigeria and its bad side..I mean ..every country have its share of dangerous places ..but if your adventurous enough then I think its a good place for you.. as long as all the guidelines posted in here are observe then maybe going in this country is a worthwhile experience..

savvyeyty · #4 11-05-2009, 07:41 AM

These are great reminders when traveling to Nigeria. But I wouldn't really want to travel there anymore. Nor would I want anyone to do so because of their high crime rate. Anyone traveling there should really be extra careful literally.

takatenamano · #5 11-09-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nakchura

I find Nigeria a a dangerous country. Although they also have many good places to visit for tourists, I would not go to this country. Its like one wrong mistake and you'll be in a big pit of mess. And what's worse, you won't get much help.

Yeah, they're really poor when it comes to protection. And their law and order are really weak.

takatenamano · #6 11-09-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by daniel

Well I had heard from the news about Nigeria and its bad side..I mean ..every country have its share of dangerous places ..but if your adventurous enough then I think its a good place for you.. as long as all the guidelines posted in here are observe then maybe going in this country is a worthwhile experience..

That's the thing about this country. Every place has its downsides. But the crime in this country is too much. Would you go to a place with your family when there's a big chance that your wife and daughter can be kidnapped and be sold all of a sudden in a sex slave market? I think not.

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travelee · #9 11-02-2010, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the great tips. They are very useful when traveling to Nigeria. They will be of great help for people not to forget something valuable. Thanks once more.

marshal · #10 12-13-2010, 02:00 PM

Think the passport and the visa are two elements which we are to decide first of all before the trip to Nigeria, because this is very often when the problems occur here.