From Abuja
The Federal Government says it has approved implementation of the New Visa Policy (NVP) and New Visa Fees.
Mr Muhammad Babandede, Comptroller-General of Immigration Service (NIS) made this known in a statement signed by the Service Spokesman, Mr Sunday James in Abuja.
NIS boss further revealed that the implementation of the new visa fees and Nigeria Visa Policy (NVP) 2020 commenced on Thursday.
He said, “The service wishes to inform the general public and the international community of the new visa fees approved by the Minister of Interior, Mr Ra’uf Aregbesola, based on the principles of reciprocity.”
Babandede therefore urged stakeholders, concerned authorities and individuals to visit the official website of the Service via for full details of the new visa fees for all countries and category of applicants.
The Reporters recalls that the Federal Government launched a New Visa Policy (NVP) on Feb. 4 to boost the nation’s economy and allow travellers visit Nigeria without visas.
However,they will be required to commence the process of obtaining visa upon arrival into the country.
