Can I get a transit visa at the airport in Lagos, Nigeria?

Question

I didn't realize that I needed a visa for just a few hours layover in Lagos to catch my flight to South Africa. Now I am in another African country and the Nigerian embassy here says since I am a U.S. national they can't give me a transit visa here! Help!!!

Answer 1

You need to contact the United States Embassy in Nigeria and explain your situation to them. They will be able to help you. Here is the information:

Abuja office (Middle Belt and Northern Part of Nigeria):

U.S. Embassy Abuja Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area, Abuja.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Lagos Office (Southern part of Nigeria):

U.S. Consulate General Lagos Office
2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Nigeria
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Answer 2

The first answer will be very helpful.
Next time,get a transit visa if you will not use a direct flight.Some countries don't require it but it is convenient you get one.After all,it doesn't cost much and it is easy to a acquire