The Federal Government on Friday released the revised travel protocol into Nigeria effective Monday, 25th October, 2021.
Boss Mustapha, Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee and Secretary to Government of the Federation in a statement informed that travellers arriving in Nigeria must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted not more than 72 hours before boarding.
The statement also said, going forward, unvaccinated and partially vaccinated in-bound passengers will be expected to observe an obligatory 7-day self-isolation in addition to a COVID-19 PCR test on days 2 and 7 after arrival.
The statement further added that fully vaccinated in-bound passengers will not be required to observe the obligatory 7-days self-isolation but will be required to do a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival.
Boss Mustapha also said, persons arriving on Business trip or official duty staying less than 7 days in Nigeria must be fully vaccinated, produce a negative COVID-19 PCR result 72 hours before boarding, and conduct a PCR test on day 2 of their entry.
