How to visit us in Nigeria from Norway?
- Online VISA application; https://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/visas/ https://www.nigeriaembassy.nu/ We recommend `Visa on arrival since Nigeria's embassy is in Sweden. https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/VisaArrivalProgram/freshVisaOnArrivalProgram. Visa documentation must be issued before departure. Even with Visa on arrival. The airlines refuse entry without it. Example; Invitation light. The following address is used; Address
- Vaccination before departure for business and tourist trips (group 1) (3-4 weeks before departure); Hepatitis A - Yellow fever - Poliomyelitis. Performed at a GP or private doctor's offices. A yellow vaccination card is issued and carried with you. Must be presented at the airport upon arrival in Nigeria.<br>
- COVID-19; Fully vaccinated people do not need to be tested. Presentation of a certificate is required. You should bring a paper printout, but normally a digital presentation will do. https://covid19.ncdc.gov.ng/nitpfaq/
- Declaration requirements (Filled in before departure); https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/
- See also; https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/nigeria/entry-requirements
- Money and banks; Almost all banks here accept international visa cards and master cards. ATM withdrawals are common and payment is made in cash. The currency varies a lot. So that it is a good idea to bring USD. For example, 100 USD gives 70,000 Naira in the local foreign exchange market, while withdrawing from an ATM gives you 43,000 Naira. One can only pay in Naira with the exception of hotels where USD is accepted. NB! Only 100 dollar bills are exchanged.
- Online and tele services here are expensive. The hotels have WI-FI which should be used. WhatsApp is used by everyone and should be downloaded before departure.
- Matches and training will be held in Abuja which is the capital of Nigeria. 20 min drive from the airport.
- The hotel is not far from the track. NB link coming...
- Turkish Airlines is the most used and has a good flight standard. Stopover in Istanbul. The journey takes 13-15 hours.
- Travel insurance can be obtained from Gouda insurance.