Maximum Alerts / Nigeria
Level published by the State Department on 11.06.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Nigeria — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 3/4 ("Reconsider Travel"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
120 recorded incidents (UCDP)hover, click to open it in the briefing
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What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
At least one official reading covers the whole country; 36 regions are also named, fully or partly.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — advises against all but essential travel to the whole country.
“(France Diplomatie)”: the level comes from its text, in French, quoted below region by region.
an official reading covers the whole country; every trip calls for a written management decision, justified by a pressing reason, with reinforced conditions.
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
Foreign Office
Abia State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
Foreign Office
Adamawa State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Est : États de Bayelsa, de Rivers (à l’exception de la capitale Port Harcourt, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), du Delta et d’Akwa Ibom ;
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
Foreign Office
Anambra State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Foreign Office
Bauchi State
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Est : États de Bayelsa, de Rivers (à l’exception de la capitale Port Harcourt, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), du Delta et d’Akwa Ibom ;
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
Foreign Office
Borno State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Est : États de Bayelsa, de Rivers (à l’exception de la capitale Port Harcourt, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), du Delta et d’Akwa Ibom ;
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
Foreign Office
Gombe State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
Foreign Office
Imo State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
Foreign Office
Jigawa State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Ouest, la zone frontalière avec le Niger et le Bénin, ainsi que l’intégralité des Etats de Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna (à l’exception de la ville de Kaduna, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), Sokoto.
Foreign Office
Kaduna State
Global Affairs Canada
the northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Foreign Office
Kano State
Global Affairs Canada
the northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara
Foreign Office
Katsina State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Ouest, la zone frontalière avec le Niger et le Bénin, ainsi que l’intégralité des Etats de Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna (à l’exception de la ville de Kaduna, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), Sokoto.
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Ouest, la zone frontalière avec le Niger et le Bénin, ainsi que l’intégralité des Etats de Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna (à l’exception de la ville de Kaduna, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), Sokoto.
Global Affairs Canada
10 km of the border areas with Cameroon, Niger, and northern Benin (between Benin and Kebbi state).
Foreign Office
Kebbi State
Global Affairs Canada
the northcentral states of Plateau, Niger, Kwara and Kogi
Foreign Office
Kogi State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, les États de Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, l’Est de Niger, le Sud et l’Est de Kwara ainsi que l’Adamawa au sud de la Bénoué. Certains axes routiers traversant des zones rouge et orange sont très criminogènes et les cas d’enlèvements sont fréquents : Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Kaduna-Birnin Gwari, Kafanchan-Jos, Zaria-Gusau ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northcentral states of Plateau, Niger, Kwara and Kogi
Foreign Office
Kwara State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, l’Ouest de l’Etat de Niger, le Nord et l’Ouest de l’Etat de Kwara ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northcentral states of Plateau, Niger, Kwara and Kogi
Foreign Office
Niger State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, l’Ouest de l’Etat de Niger, le Nord et l’Ouest de l’Etat de Kwara ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northcentral states of Plateau, Niger, Kwara and Kogi
Foreign Office
Plateau State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, les États de Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, l’Est de Niger, le Sud et l’Est de Kwara ainsi que l’Adamawa au sud de la Bénoué. Certains axes routiers traversant des zones rouge et orange sont très criminogènes et les cas d’enlèvements sont fréquents : Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Kaduna-Birnin Gwari, Kafanchan-Jos, Zaria-Gusau ;
Global Affairs Canada
the Niger Delta states of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers (excluding Port Harcourt, in Rivers State, where you should avoid non-essential travel)
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Est : États de Bayelsa, de Rivers (à l’exception de la capitale Port Harcourt, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), du Delta et d’Akwa Ibom ;
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
Global Affairs Canada
the northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Ouest, la zone frontalière avec le Niger et le Bénin, ainsi que l’intégralité des Etats de Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna (à l’exception de la ville de Kaduna, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), Sokoto.
Foreign Office
Sokoto State
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
Foreign Office
Taraba State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, les États de Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, l’Est de Niger, le Sud et l’Est de Kwara ainsi que l’Adamawa au sud de la Bénoué. Certains axes routiers traversant des zones rouge et orange sont très criminogènes et les cas d’enlèvements sont fréquents : Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Kaduna-Birnin Gwari, Kafanchan-Jos, Zaria-Gusau ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northeastern states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Taraba and Yobe
Foreign Office
Yobe State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Est, les États de Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa au nord de la Bénoué, Jigawa et Kano, (à l’exception de la ville de Kano, déconseillée sauf raison impérative) ;
Global Affairs Canada
the northwestern states of Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara
Foreign Office
Zamfara State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Nord-Ouest, la zone frontalière avec le Niger et le Bénin, ainsi que l’intégralité des Etats de Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna (à l’exception de la ville de Kaduna, déconseillée sauf raison impérative), Sokoto.
Foreign Office
Benue State
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, les États de Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, l’Est de Niger, le Sud et l’Est de Kwara ainsi que l’Adamawa au sud de la Bénoué. Certains axes routiers traversant des zones rouge et orange sont très criminogènes et les cas d’enlèvements sont fréquents : Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Kaduna-Birnin Gwari, Kafanchan-Jos, Zaria-Gusau ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
Foreign Office
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
le territoire de la capitale fédérale (FCT), sauf la ville d’Abuja ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans la Middle Belt, les États de Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Taraba, l’Est de Niger, le Sud et l’Est de Kwara ainsi que l’Adamawa au sud de la Bénoué. Certains axes routiers traversant des zones rouge et orange sont très criminogènes et les cas d’enlèvements sont fréquents : Abuja-Kaduna-Kano, Kaduna-Birnin Gwari, Kafanchan-Jos, Zaria-Gusau ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Ouest, les États d’Ogun, Osun et Oyo (sauf le Nord-ouest de l’Etat d’Oyo, en formellement déconseillé), à l’exception des villes d’Ibadan (Oyo) et d’Abeokuta (Ogun) en vigilance renforcée ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud, les États d’Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi et Cross River ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Ouest, les États d’Ogun, Osun et Oyo (sauf le Nord-ouest de l’Etat d’Oyo, en formellement déconseillé), à l’exception des villes d’Ibadan (Oyo) et d’Abeokuta (Ogun) en vigilance renforcée ;
France Diplomatie (in French)
dans le Sud-Ouest, les États d’Ogun, Osun et Oyo (sauf le Nord-ouest de l’Etat d’Oyo, en formellement déconseillé), à l’exception des villes d’Ibadan (Oyo) et d’Abeokuta (Ogun) en vigilance renforcée ;
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all travel
dans la zone frontalière avec le Cameroun.
France Diplomatie (in French) — Advised against — all but essential travel
la zone maritime bordant la côte nigériane en raison de la piraterie.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (15.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (10.07.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information about Ebola screening ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated 11.06.2026
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping , and i nconsistent availability of health care services . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Crime and Kidnapping
Violent crime is common throughout Nigeria. This includes armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage-taking, roadside banditry, and rape.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Nigeria.
Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists collaborate with local gangs to expand their reach. They may attack with little or no warning, including:
Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Unrest
Civil unrest and armed gangs are active in parts of Southern Nigeria. This is especially true in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed crime and gangs are common in the area. Crimes include kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services.
Violence can occur between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.
Unreliable health care
Americans should not expect the same level of health care to be available in Nigeria as they do in the United States:
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Jun 2017ReliefWeb ↗read 15.10.20262017-06-07
Source: ReliefWeb (OCHA), via HDX — CC BY
10-16 0.1 · 10-17 0.1 · 10-18 0.1 · 10-19 0.1 · 10-20 0.1 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Over 1 January 2026 → 30 June 2026, UCDP (Uppsala University) recorded 219 geolocated violent incidents in this country, for 1,123 documented deaths.
Most affected areas
Borno state 101 · Benue state 14 · Lagos state 13 · Plateau state 10 · Yobe state 10 · Delta state 9
Most recent incidents
Source: UCDP Georeferenced Event Dataset (Uppsala Conflict Data Program), file GEDEvent_v26_01_26_06.csv, CC BY 4.0 licence. We keep only incidents UCDP codes as "Clear" and whose location is precise enough to be placed — about 58% of the dataset. An incident may be revised, moved or withdrawn by UCDP in a later release: these figures describe a closed period, not a live situation.
Reading: The homicide rate is 26 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 9 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas of the country are formally advised against.France Diplomatie ↗updated 10.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 10.07.2026official map ↗updated 10.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Dernière actualisation le 10/07/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
Les déplacements sont formellement déconseillés, pour quelque motif que ce soit :
Les zones classées en orange sont caractérisées par un risque élevé de grande criminalité, en particulier d’enlèvement. Les projets de voyage non indispensables sont à proscrire. En cas de voyage indispensable, une extrême prudence est recommandée et des mesures de sécurité particulières doivent être prises.
Sont classés en zone orange :
Sont classés en zone jaune :
Bien que ces zones soient classées en jaune, il convient de se conformer aux recommandations générales listées ci-dessous.
Le risque terroriste est élevé au Nigéria : en raison des exactions répétées de Boko Haram et de l’Etat islamique dans le Nord-Est et le Nord-Ouest du pays, ces régions sont à éviter absolument. Du fait de l’engagement de la France dans la lutte contre le terrorisme, les citoyens français peuvent être ciblés par des mouvements djihadistes. Le risque d’enlèvement et d’assassinat est également élevé, y compris pour les travailleurs humanitaires (plusieurs cas d’enlèvement et d’exécutions en 2018, 2019, 2020 et 2022).
Il n’y a pas d’animosité particulière au Nigéria à l’encontre des communautés expatriées, mais la grande criminalité est omniprésente et le nombre d’enlèvements annuels contre rançon est élevé sur l’ensemble du territoire, en particulier dans le Nord et dans le delta du Niger. Les agressions visent avant toute chose les biens matériels. Il convient d’adapter son comportement au contexte local (voir ci-dessous « recommandations générales »).
Les pirates agissent le long de la zone côtière nigériane et dans les eaux internationales. Les pirates sont bien armés et particulièrement violents. Ils attaquent les bâtiments, quel que soit le pavillon, et kidnappent des membres d’équipage en vue d’une demande de rançon. Une prudence toute particulière est donc indispensable, ainsi que l’application stricte des « Bonnes pratiques de conduite » de [ l’Organisation maritime internationale ]
Toute navigation de plaisance est à proscrire.
De manière générale, traverser le pays à des fins touristiques, quel que soit le moyen de transport, est à proscrire.
Sur l’ensemble du territoire nigérian , les comportements doivent être adaptés pour tenir compte de ce contexte :
Il convient d’éviter tout signe ostentatoire de richesse dans vos déplacements (bijoux, portefeuille apparent, etc.). En cas d’agression, éviter toute velléité de résistance. Demander ensuite l’assistance de la police locale et à être conduit au consulat général de France si l’on est à Lagos ou à l’ambassade si l’on est à Abuja.
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 10.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été complétés avec un nouveau chapitre Derniers développements (élections nationales). Toujours valable: Les voyages touristiques et non urgents sont déconseillés. Il est de manière générale déconseillé de se rendre dans certaines parties du pays. (published 01.10.2026)
Les voyages touristiques à destination du Nigéria et tout autre voyage qui ne présente pas un caractère d'urgence sont déconseillés. Il est de manière générale déconseillé de se rendre dans certaines parties du pays. Voir le chapitre Risques régionaux spécifiques. La situation sécuritaire est très tendue dans tout le pays. Il existe un risque élevé d’enlèvements à motifs politiques et criminels. Le risque existe aussi bien pour les personnes locales que pour les personnes étrangères, peu importe leur âge et leur niveau social. En règle générale, une rançon est exigée pour obtenir leur libération. Le taux de criminalité est très élevé. Le risque d’actes terroristes existe dans tout le pays. Des attentats à l'explosif ainsi que des affrontements armés entre les forces de sécurité et des groupes terroristes ou d’autres groupes armés se produisent. Des personnes sont régulièrement tuées ou blessées lors de tels affrontements, en particulier dans le nord du pays ainsi que dans le Middle Belt. Parmi les cibles potentielles d’attaques terroristes figurent entre autres les installations publiques et touristiques ainsi que les grands rassemblements de foule comme, par exemple, les marchés animés, les centres commerciaux, infrastructures de transport public (trafic routier, ferroviaire et aérien), les évènements sportifs ou culturels, les sites religieux, les boîtes de nuit, les hôtels internationaux de bonne renommée, les restaurants prisés et les écoles. Prenez en considération le chapitre Risques régionaux spécifiques et la rubrique Terrorisme et enlèvements. Terrorisme et enlèvements Des conflits locaux de nature politique, sociale, religieuse ou économique peuvent éclater à tout moment dans toutes les régions. Des actions de protestation, des manifestations et des barrages routiers ont lieu régulièrement dans tout le pays. De violents affrontements entre groupes manifestants de différents camps ainsi qu’entre manifestants et forces de sécurité se produisent. Des armes à feu et des munitions réelles sont également utilisées. Souvent, des personnes sont tuées ou blessées lors de ces violents affrontements. De plus, on signale régulièrement des cas de pillages et d’incendies volontaires. Des difficultés d’approvisionnement et des perturbations du trafic peuvent être causées par des grèves. Dans l’éventualité de perturbations du trafic ou de troubles locaux, il est recommandé aux personnes en voyage de se renseigner sur place sur les autres possibilités de déplacement ou attendre, le cas échéant, que la situation se normalise. L’ambassade de Suisse à Abuja n’a…
La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Sud et sud-est du pays, y compris la région du Delta du Niger: Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans les États fédéraux d'Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Imo, Ondo et Rivers. Des troubles et des enlèvements se produisent régulièrement dans les régions d’extraction pétrolière. Des affrontements armés ont lieu régulièrement à Port Harcourt, la capitale du Rivers-State. Dans l'État de Benue, les attaques contre les villages se sont multipliées ces dernières années, faisant de nombreuses victimes et blessés. Moitié nord du pays: Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans les États fédéraux de Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe et Zamfara. Les états du nord sont régulièrement le théâtre d'affrontements violents. Ces affrontements ont déjà coûté la vie à des milliers de personnes. Régulièrement, des personnes perdent la vie ou sont blessées lors d'attentats à l’explosif et d’attaques à main armée perpétrés par des groupes terroristes. De nouveaux attentats sont à prévoir. Le risque d'enlèvement pour les personnes locales et étrangères est très élevé dans la moitié nord du pays; des enlèvements collectifs se produisent régulièrement. Abuja (Territoire de la capitale fédérale): La situation sécuritaire reste tendue malgré la présence des forces de sécurité de l'État. La capitale, Abuja, a été le théâtre à plusieurs reprises d'attentats qui ont fait de nombreuses victimes et blessés. Dans la région d'Abuja, des enlèvements commis par des groupes armés sont fréquents, en particulier dans les zones périphériques du Federal Capital Territory ainsi que le long des routes menant à Kaduna et à Kano. Sur les axes routiers Abuja–Kaduna–Kano, des attaques et des enlèvements perpétrés par des groupes armés sont régulièrement signalés. D'autres événements de ce type ne peuvent être exclus. Faites preuve d’une vigilance accrue si vous devez vous rendre à Abuja pour des motifs urgents. Lagos (Lagos State): Dans la région métropolitaine de Lagos, des infractions graves contre les personnes et les biens se produisent régulièrement, notamment des agressions à main armée, des vols à l'arraché et des vols ciblés. Ces incidents ont parfois entraîné des décès. Les axes routiers importants sont particulièrement exposés, spécialement en cas d'embouteillages ou après la tombée de la nuit. Des attaques de véhicules par des individus armés, parfois avec des conséquences…
La criminalité est très élevée dans tout le pays. Il existe un risque important d' enlèvements avec demande de rançon. Les vols à main armée (dans la rue ou à domicile), les viols, l'escroquerie, les vols de voitures et vols divers sont largement répandus. Les vols peuvent aussi se produire dans les hôtels et les restaurants. Dans les régions reculées, il arrive que des criminels se fassent passer pour des agents des forces de l’ordre et portent parfois des uniformes. Ces circonstances exigent les personnes en voyage à faire preuve de la plus grande vigilance. Il est notamment recommandé de prendre les précautions suivantes:
Des escroqueries en provenance d’Afrique de l’Ouest se produisent régulièrement. Les auteurs usent de toutes sortes de motifs pour inciter leurs victimes par e-mail à effectuer des versements d’argent ou des avances de fonds . Souvent, il s’agit d’intentions frauduleuses, lorsque:
Le nord du pays connaît régulièrement des périodes de sécheresse. Il faut s'attendre à de fortes pluies. Ces intempéries peuvent provoquer des inondations et des glissements de terrain, pouvant endommager les infrastructures. La circulation peut s’en trouver temporairement perturbée. Consultez les prévisions météorologiques et suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales. Nigeria Meteorological Agency World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 15.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 01.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Regions covered by the Foreign Officegov.uk ↗updated 28.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 28.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against all travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
FCDO advises against all travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel .
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 28.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
This section has safety advice for regions of Nigeria. It only covers regions where FCDO has specific advice.
Insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. Kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions of Nigeria. You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
FCDO advises against all travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
There is a high and increasing threat from Boko Haram or Islamic State West Africa, particularly around transport hubs, religious areas and large gatherings. Humanitarian personnel, vehicles, supplies and infrastructure can be targeted by terrorists and criminals.
There is a high threat of kidnap and violent attacks. Intercommunal tensions can lead to outbreaks of violence. During the dry season when roads are more easily accessible this risk is heightened.
Regular military operations are ongoing in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. There is a risk of retaliatory attacks.
If you’re in the north-east against FCDO advice, keep in touch with the authorities and the wider community on the security situation. Make sure your safety procedures and contingency plans are up to date. If you are working, make sure you have confidence in your employer’s ability to extract you in the event of any emergency.
If in Maiduguri, be aware that if security were to deteriorate any further, it could be extremely difficult for you to leave the city. Be mindful of the risks of travelling by road in this area and take precautions.
FCDO advises against all travel to:
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
Banditry and violent attacks are frequent and there is a high threat of kidnap. Incidents of intercommunal violence occur and trains are vulnerable to attack. If you’re travelling in the north-west against FCDO advice, be extremely cautious and monitor local media.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
This advice is due to criminal and militant activity and incidents of intercommunal violence.
The outer suburbs of Abuja, within the Federal Capital Territory are prone to varying levels of violence, and the safety of daily activity is unpredictable. Violent crime, often involving firearms, has increased and spread from the outer suburbs to more central, wealthier areas of the city.
See Terrorism
Be cautious when travelling in the Federal Capital Territory. Take advice from trusted contacts and be prepared to cancel or limit your plans. British Government staff in Nigeria have been advised to restrict travel to an area broadly within the Abuja metropolitan area.
There are protests in Abuja from time to time, which can turn violent. Monitor local media, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings and follow instructions from local police and security forces.
There has been an increase in intercommunal violence in Benue State, with a number of deaths reported. There may be increased security presence in parts of the state.
There has also been an increase in violence in Kwara State, with a number of deaths reported. There may be an increased security presence in parts of the state.
FCDO advises against all travel to the riverine areas (the river and swamp locations accessible by boat, but not by road) of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
Militant groups are active across the Niger Delta region and have carried out a number of attacks on oil and gas infrastructure. There’s a high risk of armed robbery, criminality and kidnap in the Niger Delta region.
There have been attacks and targeted killings. Some attacks have been on isolated roads and in remote locations, but they could occur in metropolitan areas. There is also a heightened risk of indiscriminate attacks on police and security infrastructure, which may affect bystanders. A number of states have imposed curfews. Be cautious about travelling in remote areas at night and follow local news and information outlets.
Secessionist groups are active in the south-east and attacks and violent clashes often occur with the military and other security forces. Although foreign nationals are not normally targeted, there is a risk you could be caught in an attack. Some previous protests have turned violent. In Imo State there is an emerging trend of successionist groups using improvised explosive devices though the overall number of incidents remains relatively low. Anyone travelling to the region should exercise increased caution and continue to follow FCDO travel advice. Monitor local government announcements and media reporting.
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Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 28.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and regional risks advice .
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Nigeria.
The primary terrorist threat in Nigeria comes from Islamic State West Africa ( ISWA ) and Boko Haram. These groups are mainly based in north-east Nigeria in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. Since 2021, there have also been attacks likely associated with terrorist groups in the following states: Borno, Gombe, Niger, Kaduna, Kogi, Bauchi, Ondo, Zamfara, Taraba, Jigawa, Sokoto, Edo and Kano states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory.
Attacks could be indiscriminate and could occur at any time, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as:
Take particular care during election periods, or periods of religious significance or other public holidays.
Terrorist groups have also constructed unauthorised vehicle checkpoints on major supply and commercial routes, such as the A3 Maiduguri-Damaturu Road.
A heavy security presence is often a sign of a particularly high risk. Avoid affected areas in the immediate aftermath of an attack. Stay aware of your surroundings, keep up to date with local media reports and follow the advice of local authorities.
Recent significant attacks include:
Terrorist groups are highly likely to carry out kidnaps in Nigeria. Kidnappings are widespread and could occur anywhere. Foreign nationals and humanitarian workers have been kidnapped in the North, including in the states of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Katsina, Kano and Kebbi. There may be an increased risk of terrorist kidnap, particularly to NGO workers, in Borno State.
British nationals are seen as legitimate targets, including tourists, humanitarian aid workers, journalists and business travellers. If you are kidnapped, the reason for your presence is unlikely to protect you or secure your safe release.
The long-standing policy of the British government is not to make substantive concessions to hostage takers. The British government considers that paying ransoms and releasing prisoners builds the capability of terrorist groups and finances their activities. This can, in turn, increase the risk of further hostage-taking. The Terrorism Act (2000) makes…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Nigeria - Level 3: Reconsider Travel 2026-06-11travel.state.gov ↗updated 11.06.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Reconsider travel to Nigeria due to crime, terrorism, unrest, kidnapping , and i nconsistent availability of health care services . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Crime and Kidnapping
Violent crime is common throughout Nigeria. This includes armed robbery, assault, carjacking, kidnapping, hostage-taking, roadside banditry, and rape.
Terrorism
There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Nigeria.
Terrorists continue plotting and carrying out attacks in Nigeria. Terrorists collaborate with local gangs to expand their reach. They may attack with little or no warning, including:
Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more.
Unrest
Civil unrest and armed gangs are active in parts of Southern Nigeria. This is especially true in the Niger Delta and Southeast regions. Armed crime and gangs are common in the area. Crimes include kidnapping and assaults on Nigerian security services.
Violence can occur between communities of farmers and herders in rural areas.
Unreliable health care
Americans should not expect the same level of health care to be available in Nigeria as they do in the United States:
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, including in Abuja, due to the unpredictable security situation throughout the country and the significant risk of terrorism, crime, inter-communal clashes, armed attacks and kidnappings.
Avoid all travel to the following regions due to the risk of terrorism, armed attacks, kidnapping, inter-communal and sectarian violence:
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 05:50 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Nigeria’s customs, laws and regulations closely adhere to Islamic practices and beliefs. Sharia has been adopted in the following 12 northern states:
Sharia may be applicable to non-Muslims in some parts of the country. Transgressions could be punished by detention or other penalties.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
In 2027, the lunar month of Ramadan is expected to begin on or around February 7. In public, between sunrise and sunset, be discreet when:
To avoid offending local sensitivities:
In the north, women are advised to cover their legs and travel with a scarf to cover their head and arms when required.
It's a serious criminal offence to have sex with minors in Nigeria. Prison sentences are severe. Canadians may also be subject to criminal proceedings in Canada for crimes of this nature committed while abroad. Child Sex Tourism: It’s a Crime
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. It does not apply between Canada and Nigeria. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Nigeria by an abducting parent:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
It is illegal to import:
It is illegal to export pieces of African art, particularly antiques, without written authorization from the Department of Antiquities.
Photography of sensitive installations is prohibited. This includes:
Seek permission before taking photos of official buildings and individuals.
Smoking is banned in public places across the country.
To drive in Nigeria, you must have:
If you stay in Nigeria for more than 3 months, you must obtain a Nigerian driving permit. International Driving Permit
The currency of Nigeria is the naira (NGN). The Nigerian economy is cash-based. U.S. dollars are widely accepted. ATMs are not widely available outside of major cities. Credit cards are accepted at some major hotels in Abuja and Lagos. However, you should avoid using credit and debit cards due to the high potential for fraud and other criminal activity. The exportation of naira is limited by law to certain amounts.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 05:50 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Your SIM must be linked to a Nigerian Identification Number. Get guidance from your network operator.
Nigeria has the largest Muslim population in sub-Saharan Africa. You should behave and dress modestly, particularly in the north and when visiting religious sites. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year. During this time, in any predominantly Muslim area you should not:
Be aware that driving may be erratic, particularly at dusk when people are getting back home to eat.
Possession or use of illegal drugs, including cannabis, carries severe penalties in Nigeria. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting. Nigeria has excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items at the border. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Photography of government, military buildings and airports may lead to arrest.
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Nigeria with penalties of up to 14 years in prison. Some northern states observe Sharia Law which can prescribe the death penalty for same-sex sexual activity. The ‘Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act’ provides for lengthy prison sentences for anyone involved in same-sex marriages, including those who help arrange, carry out or even attend events perceived to be same-sex weddings. The Act also criminalises anyone who helps register, organise or participate in gay groups, organisations, or those who publicly promote same-sex relationships. Same-sex relationships are generally viewed as socially unacceptable in Nigerian society. There is an increased risk of violence, attacks and threats, such as blackmail and intimidation against anyone being thought to be part of the LGBT+ community or supporting their rights. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 28.09.2026 · read 15.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Le système judiciaire peut être très différent d'un état à l'autre, par exemple en ce qui concerne la vente et la consommation d’alcool. Informez-vous auprès de vos personnes de contact locales ou de votre hôtel sur les dispositions en vigueur sur place. Il est interdit de photographier des installations militaires, aérodromes, ponts, bâtiments et infrastructures de l’administration, et bâtiments publics. Cependant, il n'est pas clairement défini quels sont les édifices qui entrent dans ces catégories. Il est donc recommandé de s’abstenir de prendre des photos en public. Les actes à caractère homosexuel sont passibles de peines de détention; dans certains états, ils sont même passibles de peine de mort. Sont également susceptibles d'être incarcérées les personnes qui affichent leur homosexualité en public et qui s'engagent en faveur d'organisations soutenant le partenariat entre personnes de même sexe. Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont durement réprimées et peuvent mener à la détention à perpétuité. La peine de mort peut être appliquée pour certains délits, par ex.: meurtre, viol, vol à main armée (entraînant la mort ou pas) etc. Les conditions de détention sont précaires (cellules bondées, équipement sanitaire des plus rudimentaires, manque de soins médicaux).
La population du Nigéria est composée de près de 400 groupes ethniques différents. Il convient de se conformer aux usages locaux et d'adopter une tenue vestimentaire adéquate. Des personnes ou groupes de personnes peuvent réagir avec agressivité lorsqu'on les photographie ou les filme à l’improviste, sans leur consentement. Renseignez-vous dans les guides de voyages, auprès de votre agence ou directement sur place, sur les codes de conduite. Songez également aux règles et prescriptions particulières à observer durant la période du Ramadan.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 01.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
What it changes for you: Poor air: asthma, COPD, allergies — bring your prescription and regular treatment, limit outdoor exertion; persistent breathing trouble goes to a doctor, or to the 24/7 number. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 06:00 (Africa/Lagos)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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No value published by the World Bank in the last eight years for Nigeria: hospital beds per 1,000 people.
Reading: With 0.4 physicians per 1,000 people (91% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 67 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Dans le contexte des massacres perpétrés dans les villages de Woro et Nuku (Etat de Kwara) le 3 février 2026 et de l’attentat survenu à Maiduguri (État de Borno) le 16 mars 2026, il est rappelé aux ressortissants français que le risque terroriste est élevé au Nigéria. En raison des exactions répétées des groupes djihadistes dans le Nord-Est et le Nord-Ouest du pays, ces régions sont à éviter absolument. En outre, à la suite des enlèvements de 39 élèves et de leurs…
France Diplomatie (in French) · posted 18 March 2026 · updated 3 August 2026diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 10.07.2026 · read 16.10.2026Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 15, 2026 05:50 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 3/4 — Reconsider Travel, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 11.06 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 10.07 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 01.10 · read 15.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 10.07 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 28.09 · read 15.10State Department · updated 11.06 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 10.07 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 28.09 · read 15.10State Department · updated 11.06 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
From 52 000 € to 200 000 € depending on severity and distance (SkyCare (ambulance aérienne), 2026).
SourcesSkyCare (ambulance aérienne), 2026General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 199 · ambulance 199 · fire 199
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 10.10
At today's level 3/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 10.07 · read 16.10OMS · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 28.09 · read 15.10
0.4 physicians per 1,000 people (2023) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
15.8 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 10.10DFAE · updated 01.10 · read 15.10
At least one official reading covers the whole country; 36 regions are also named, fully or partly.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 28.09 · read 15.10France Diplomatie · updated 10.07 · read 16.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 28.09 · read 15.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 10.07 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 01.10 · read 15.10
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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