Hey guys I would be traveling to Nigeria on my expired Nigeria passport. I also have my American passport. I paid for the renewal of the Nigeria passport but the embassy did not have the paper. The closest embassy to me which is Atlanta don’t have it. But they say New York does but I can’t make it to New York which would take weeks as I have an emergency travel. I wanted to know if anybody have recently done this in the last few months and what difficulties they faced. I called the airline they will board me so that isn’t a problem. PLS KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVISE welcomed.

i think there is a certificate which the embassy can give to you...i have forgotten the name but most Nigerian illegals in foreign countries when they wanna return home are given these certificate..it helps them to exist faster at the gate of exist in the airport you are flying from.

yes, I remember now..go to the Nigerian embassy and ask for Emergency Travel Certificate, it will help you

Kyankee101:
Hey guys I would be traveling to Nigeria on my expired Nigeria passport. I also have my American passport. I paid for the renewal of the Nigeria passport but the embassy did not have paper any the closest embassy with is Atlanta but can’t make it to New York which would take weeks as I have an emergency travel. I wanted to know if anybody have recently done this in the last few months and what difficulties they faced. I called the airline they will board me so that isn’t a problem. PLS KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVISE welcomed.

I believe they will board you. A friend of mine in your exact same situation (U.S. dual citizen, unable to renew Nigerian passport) was let in last year. With your proof that you are a Nigerian citizen, plus the fact that Nigeria has a visa on arrival scheme so your U.S. passport can get you entry, you will be allowed to board.

Basically, Nigeria is not in a class of countries taken seriously when it comes to such immigration issues and I think the chances of Immigration refusing you entry and fining the airline are slim to non-existent.

That great news. I Feel much better hearing that.

Cyberknight:


I believe they will board you. A friend of mine in your exact same situation (U.S. dual citizen, unable to renew Nigerian passport) was let in last year. With your proof that you are a Nigerian citizen, plus the fact that Nigeria has a visa on arrival scheme so your U.S. passport can get you entry, you will be allowed to board.

Basically, Nigeria is not in a class of countries taken seriously when it comes to such immigration issues and I think the chances of Immigration refusing you entry and fining the airline are slim to non-existent.

Kyankee101:
That great news. I Feel much better hearing that.

you better ask for information with the Nigerian embassy before traveling, you will be shocked at the point of entry that you will be denied entry with an expired Nigerian passport... because of security concerns, you will be able to board the plane but how do you enter nigeria..you better get your emergency certificate if you have no valid Nigerian visa on your US passport ....

to obtain a visa on arrival on your US passport, you will need a Visa on Arrival Approval Letter from the Nigerian embassy.

Kyankee101:
Hey guys I would be traveling to Nigeria on my expired Nigeria passport. I also have my American passport. I paid for the renewal of the Nigeria passport but the embassy did not have the paper. The closest embassy to me which is Atlanta don’t have it. But they say New York does but I can’t make it to New York which would take weeks as I have an emergency travel. I wanted to know if anybody have recently done this in the last few months and what difficulties they faced. I called the airline they will board me so that isn’t a problem. PLS KNOWLEDGEABLE ADVISE welcomed.

Hello Kyankee101,

Your best option is to apply for a Nigerian Visiting Visa, which will be stamped on your American passport. (Or get the Emergency Travel Certificate).

Go online and check for the "OIS Services" page, they are the official partners of the Nigerian Embassy in the U.S., and they will forward your application to the Nigerian Embassy in Atlanta.

Cheers!