Entry regulations		Residence regulations		Additional information
No restrictions for people with HIV/AIDS. No HIV testing on entry.

HIV-specific entry and residence regulations for Nigeria

In Nigeria, there are no specific entry regulations for people with HIV/AIDS. An HIV test result is not required when entering the country. Foreigners with a known HIV infection are not subject to specific residence regulations. 

(Source: 1)

Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors to and foreign residents of Nigeria. Nigerian authorities have the discretion to deny entry to foreigners who are “undesirable for medical reasons” and may require HIV tests for foreigners marrying Nigerian citizens. Please verify this information with the Embassy of Nigeria before you travel.

(Source: 2)

 

HIV treatment information for Nigeria

In principle, people with HIV/AIDS have access to medical treatment. The public or private clinics don't meet European standards. Nevertheless, appropriate treatment is possible. Antiretrovirals are available. The cost of a combination therapy (bi- or tritherapy) is estimated at 40'000 to 60'000 Naira a month (270 to 405 €). There are no treatment centres specialised in HIV/AIDS. Currently, there are no public or non-governmental organisations that offer appropriate support.

Contacts for medical emergencies:

• St. Nicholas Hospital
  57 Campbell Street
  Lagos Island
   
• Atlantic Medical Centre Limited
  7 Oju Olobun Close
  Victoria Island
   
• Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
  Ishaga Road, Idi-Araba
  Surulere, Lagos

(Source: 1)

 

HIV information / HIV NGOs in Nigeria

Updated information is available through the aidsmap search engine at  www.aidsmap.com/en/orgs/ux/default.asp.

 

Global Criminalisation of HIV Transmission Scan

The Global Criminalisation Scan is an initiative of GNP+. It aims to collect and keep up to date information on national and state level laws criminalising the transmission of or exposure to HIV. It also aims to provide an easily accessible ‘clearing-house’ of resources, research, and initiatives on the subject and to provide a platform for advocacy initiatives.

Find out more about the scan and the criminalisation of HIV transmission legislation at http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/.

 

Sources

1. German Embassy, Lagos, January28, 2000
   Information confirmed January 19, 2008
2. U.S. Department of State, http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_987.html, consulted April 11, 2010

 

updated: 4/11/2010
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