Practical info for Nigeria
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British High Commission AbujaEmbassy
- Address
- Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Phone
- +234 20 12770780 /
0781 / 0782Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only - Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/nigeria/british-high-commission-abuja
- British Deputy High Commission LagosEmbassy
- Address
- 11 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/nigeria/british-deputy-high-commission-lagos
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 21/10/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
FCDO advises against all travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Naira (NGN).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for NGN.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Nigeria with a UK driving licence for up to 3 months. If you’re staying longer, you will need a 1968 international driving permit (IDP).”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel (Sirocco, Airalo); Glo (Sirocco, Airalo); MTN (Sirocco, Airalo); Airtel/ZAIN/Econet (Sirocco); Glo Mobile (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Nigeria
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Nigeria?
Single emergency number: 112 ; Police: 112 ; Fire brigade: 112
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Nigeria?
British High Commission Abuja, Plot 1137, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria, Phone +234 20 12770780 /
What are the entry requirements for Nigeria?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 21/10/2026.
What is the travel advice for Nigeria?
Highest level according to GOV.UK (FCDO): FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country. Areas where FCDO advises against travel FCDO advises against all travel to: FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
What currency is used in Nigeria?
Currency: Naira (NGN). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for NGN.
What is the time difference in Nigeria?
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Nigeria?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You can drive in Nigeria with a UK driving licence for up to 3 months. If you’re staying longer, you will need a 1968 international driving permit (IDP).”
Which mobile networks operate in Nigeria?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Airtel (Sirocco, Airalo); Glo (Sirocco, Airalo); MTN (Sirocco, Airalo); Airtel/ZAIN/Econet (Sirocco); Glo Mobile (Sirocco).