Nigeria grants 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals
- On Thursday, the Nigeria Immigration Service announced the immediate implementation of a 30-day visa-free policy for Rwandan nationals across all international entry points, including airports and land borders.
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu initiated the policy following his announcement at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, reciprocating a visa exemption the Rwandan Government previously extended to Nigerian citizens.
- Rwandan nationals may enter Nigeria for lawful purposes, including tourism and business, for up to 30 days. Visitors intending to stay longer must obtain a visa through a Nigerian diplomatic mission or e-visa platform.
- Service Public Relations Officer DCI Akinsola Akinlabi confirmed that international entry points have received immediate enforcement directives. The Nigeria Immigration Service urged the public to contact its verified communication channels for assistance.
- The NIS stated the initiative "reflects the strong diplomatic and bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Rwanda, while promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation.
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