FG announces updated Covid-19 travel protocol

The Federal Government has released the revised travel protocol into Nigeria effective from Monday, 25th October, 2021.

Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee and Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, issued a statement yesterday.

The SGF said travellers arriving in Nigeria must present a negative Covid-19 PCR test result conducted not more than 72 hours before boarding.

Henceforth, 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 Day 2 and 7 after arrival.

However, fully vaccinated in-bound passengers will not be required to observe the mandatory 7-days self-isolation but will also be required to do a Covid-19 PCR test on Day 2 of arrival.

Similarly, 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 72hours before boarding, and conduct a PCR test on Day 2 of their arrival.

Mustapha explained that the revised travel protocol was based on science, national experience, and global developments.

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