Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes — US tourists need a Tourist visa (F5A) before travel, applied for online or through an embassy. Single entry, 30-day stay within 90 days of issue.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Certificate or proof needed at the border.
Certificate required for entry (from age 9 months).
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
No vaccine — antimalarials + bite avoidance recommended for risk regions.
Consider for aid workers, remote travel, or outbreak areas.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Nigeria's Immigration Service lists the Tourist visa (F5A) for US ordinary tourists, applied for online or through an embassy before travel. It is single entry, allows a 30-day stay within a 90-day validity from issue, cannot be extended and does not allow work. This is not a visa on arrival.
For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Regular US passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only (no employment) |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | 30 days (single entry, used within 90 days of issue; not extendable) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months (Nigeria application wording); US State Dept: 6 months after arrival, 1 blank page per stamp — blank-page count not fully resolved |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes — return ticket required for the application |
| Arrival form | Nigeria e-Landing card exists (lecard.immigration.gov.ng); submission timing not confirmed |
| Last checked | 28 June 2026 |
No visa is required for US citizens visiting Morocco for tourism for stays under 90 days.
Read the dossierUS citizens need a visa to enter Egypt, which can be obtained upon arrival, or as an eVisa online.
Read the dossierNo visa is required for US citizens visiting Tunisia for tourism for stays of 90 days or less.
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