COVID-19: FG Releases Revised International Travel Protocol Into Nigeria

The Chairman of Presidential Steering Committee/ Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has released the revised travel protocol into Nigeria effective Monday, 25th October, 2021.

Mustapha in a statement on Friday said that the review of the protocol was based on science, national experience, and global developments.

Effective Monday, Oct. 25, passengers entering the country must, “Present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted not more than 72hours before boarding.

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“Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated in-bound passengers will be required to observe a mandatory 7-day self-isolation in addition to a COVID-19 PCR test on days 2 and 7 after arrival,

“Fully vaccinated in-bound passengers will not be required to observe the mandatory 7-days self-isolation but will be required to do a COVID-19 PCR test on day 2 of arrival;

“Persons arriving on “Business” trip or on official duty staying less than 7 days in Nigeria must be fully vaccinated, produce negative COVID-19 PCR result 72hours before boarding; and  conduct a PCR test on day 2 of their arrival.”