President Muhammadu Buhari on 4th February 2020, unveiled the
Nigerian Visa Policy (NVP 2020). The NVP 2020 aims to improve the
Nigerian business environment, attract Foreign Direct Investment
and boost tourism without compromising national security.
Notable changes include the expansion of the categories of visas
from 6 to 79 classes of visas. All classes of Nigerian visas
including those available for visa on arrival and e-visa services
may now be processed and obtained at the Nigerian Embassies and
Visa Application Centres. The visa processes now also include the
acquisition of the biometrics of visa holders at the embassy or at
point of arrival.
In addition, the policy prohibits cash transactions pertaining
to visa applications, applies the principle of diplomatic
reciprocity and aims to support the attainment of the Economic
Recovery and Growth Plan (2017-2020) through the adoption of
Security, Economy and Transparency (SET).
