- Nigeria Retains Visa on Arrival, Introduces 48 Hour Approval System
- Says Visa on Arrival Not Cancelled
- Zahrah Audu said the meeting was convened to address concerns and clarify the government’s position on the policy
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting the cancellation of Nigeria’s Visa on Arrival policy, clarifying that the system has instead been upgraded to improve efficiency.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, made this known after a closed door meeting with a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in Abuja.
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According to him, the policy remains in place but has been enhanced to provide a faster and more seamless experience for travellers.
“The Visa on Arrival process is not being scrapped. Rather, it has been upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Travellers will still be able to apply online for short stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours,” he said.
Tunji Ojo explained that under the new system, approved visas will be sent directly to applicants via email, eliminating the need for physical visa stickers upon arrival.
“Once approved, the visa will be sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker upon arrival. This enhanced system aims to cut out inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to better automate and control the inflow of travellers,” he added.
He noted that the reform forms part of broader efforts by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve Nigeria’s investment climate and ease of doing business.
“With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment,” he said.
Also speaking, the Director General of PEBEC, Zahrah Audu, said the meeting was convened to address concerns and clarify the government’s position on the policy.
She added that the upgrade would streamline visa processing and enhance Nigeria’s attractiveness to investors and international travellers.
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