The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has commenced enforcement action against foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas or violated entry conditions.
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to discuss the Visa on Arrival (VOA) process noting that it has not been scrapped but rather being upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
The Federal Government has announced plans to discontinue its visa-on-arrival policy.
Tourists planning to visit Sri Lanka will now need to apply for a visa on arrival due to the temporary suspension of the electronic visa system (e-Visa), except for Nigerians who must submit their applications at the Department of Immigration’s headquarters.
Africans in Diaspora Development Union request citizenship rights, visa on arrival for members
The Nigeria Immigration Service issued 53,644 Visa on Arrival (VoA) to foreigners at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in 2022.