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ARTICLE · 14 FEBRUARY 2020

New Visa Policy Implemented

Key changes of the policy include new categories for visa types, visas-on-arrival for all African Union members,...

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At a Glance

  • Key changes of the policy include new categories for visa types, visas-on-arrival for all African Union members, biometrics tracking, investor visa options, and a new visa for Nigerian nationals using dual passports.
  • These changes are part of a greater initiative to modernize the Nigerian immigration system between 2019 and 2023.

The situation

The Nigerian president announced that a new visa policy for 2020 has been implemented which allows for easier travel to Nigeria for business, tourism and permanent residence purposes.

A closer look

Key changes are effective immediately and include the following:

NEW POLICY IMPACT

New visa categories. There are now 79 categories (up from six) across the three visa options – short-term visits, temporary residence, and permanent residence.

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