FG Introduces Visa Amnesty to Help Foreigners Regularise Stay
The Federal Government has launched an Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty) aimed at encouraging compliance with Nigeria’s updated visa regulations and strengthening the nation’s migration system.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Akinsola Akinlabi, Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the amnesty program provides an opportunity for foreigners with expired immigration status to regularise their stay in Nigeria without facing penalties.
The initiative, which commenced on May 1 and runs until September 30, is targeted at individuals who have overstayed their visas or breached visa conditions.
It covers holders of expired Visas on Arrival (VoA), Single Entry, and Multiple Entry Visas, as well as those whose Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) expired more than 30 days ago.
Eligible individuals are urged to visit https://amnesty.immigration.gov.ng to complete the regularisation process before the deadline in order to avoid sanctions.
To simplify the process, the NIS has established a support team to assist applicants throughout the amnesty period. Assistance is also available via email at [email protected].
The Nigeria Immigration Service reiterated its commitment to safe migration, national security, and transparent immigration practices. Additional information can be found on the NIS website: www.immigration.gov.ng.
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