Yellow fever card in Nigeria: register and pay online, vaccinate 10 days before travel
Port Health Services / Federal Ministry of Health
The yellow card is the proof of your yellow fever vaccination, and in Nigeria you start by registering and paying online. This page repeats what the Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) publish.
The essentials (information checked on 4 October 2026)
- Register and pay online on yellowcard.health.gov.ng before going to a Port Health Services office.
- Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travelling (WHO recommendation, relayed by the NCDC).
- A single dose provides lifetime protection, according to the NCDC.
- The ICVP, or yellow card, is the proof of vaccination.
Where to get it
International travellers can be vaccinated by Port Health Services at the points of entry or at their offices in the country, according to the NCDC. Adults in the country can also get the vaccine at an affordable cost from health facilities nationwide. Before you go to a Port Health Services office, the ministry says to register and pay online at yellowcard.health.gov.ng.
When
The WHO recommends getting the vaccine at least 10 days before travelling. The International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis (ICVP, or yellow card) is the proof some countries ask for at entry.
Cost
The sources checked do not give an amount for the adult vaccine or the card: the online platform shows the fee when you register. The vaccine is free for children aged 9 months to 2 years through routine immunisation.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get a yellow card in Nigeria?
At a Port Health Services office, after registering and paying online on yellowcard.health.gov.ng.
How long before travel should I get vaccinated?
At least 10 days before, according to the WHO recommendation relayed by the NCDC.
How long does the vaccine protect?
A single dose provides lifetime protection, according to the NCDC.
Official sources (checked on 4 October 2026)
- Federal Ministry of Health, Port Health and FAQs.
- NCDC, Yellow fever public health advisory for international travel, 7 November 2019.