U.S. State Department Updates Nigeria Travel Advisory Summary; Maintains 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel'
What changed
The U.S. State Department updated its travel advice for Nigeria. It still suggests people 'Reconsider Travel' (Level 3) for the country as a whole. This update explains current dangers like crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and poor health care. The State Department also issued 'Do Not Travel' warnings (Level 4) for specific states in Nigeria. These states are Borno, Jigawa, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, northern Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers (but not Port Harcourt). These warnings are due to different combinations of these dangers. This advice applies to all U.S. citizens who travel to or live in Nigeria.
Published 12 Jun 2026Effective 12 Jun 2026U.S. State Department — Travel advisories