Nigeria Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of June 11, 2026.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 3 of 4 · as of June 11, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Last updated July 1, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “FCDO now advises against all but essential travel to Kwara State and Benue State. FCDO continues to advise against all travel and all but essential travel to other parts of Nigeria (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 11, 2026 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Nigeria since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Nigeria safe? What the official advisory says
to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping , and i nconsistent availability of health care services . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Crime and Kidnapping
Violent crime is common throughout Nigeria. This includes armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage-taking, roadside banditry, and rape.
- Kidnappings for ransom happen often.
- They primarily target dual national citizens visiting Nigeria.
- Americans are perceived as wealthy and are often targets of crime and kidnapping.
- Kidnapping gangs have stopped drivers on interstate roads in order to rob and kidnap victims.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Nigeria.
Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists collaborate with local gangs to expand their reach. They may attack with little or no warning, including:
- Shopping centers and malls
- Markets
- Hotels
- Places of worship
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 11, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Nigeria travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Nigeria?
As of June 11, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
What does Level 3 mean?
Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
When did the Nigeria travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 11, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Nigeria?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated July 1, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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