Nigeria confirms launch of e-visa and arrival card

From May 1, 2025, Nigeria will reach a new milestone in the modernizing its immigration policy with the official launch of two major new products: electronic visa (e-Visa) and arrival card. These measures are designed to simplify, speed up and secure entry into Nigeria for international travelers, whether tourists, businessmen or investors.

Initially, the launch of the e-visa was announced on March 1, 2025. On April 09, a new ad was published from the Minister of the Interior's X account, Olubunmi Tunji-OjoMinister of the Interior. Several players are involved in the implementation of these new measures, including the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Immigration Service.

New products in detail

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

• Travelers will be able to complete their entire visa application online, without having to visit an embassy or consulate.
• The procedure is entirely paperless: submission of the application, uploading of the required documents (passport, plane ticket, hotel reservation, etc.), secure payment of the visa fee and receipt of the visa by e-mail.
• Visa approval is expected within 24 to 48 hours, considerably reducing waiting times on arrival.
• This system is open to all foreign travelers, except those from countries benefiting from a visa waiver with Nigeria.

Arrival card electronics

• In addition to e-Visa, an electronic entry and exit card will also be introduced from May 1, 2025.
• This card is designed to streamline formalities on arrival in and departure from the countryby replacing paper forms with a digital solution, accessible online before the trip.

Objectives and benefits

• Modernization Nigeria wishes to align itself with international border management standards, following the example of other African countries such as Morocco, Cameroon and Mauritania, which have already adopted similar systems.
• Attractiveness By facilitating access to the territory, the Nigerian government hopes to attract more tourists, investors and businessmen, thereby stimulating the country's economic growth and development.
• Security The automated process enables better control of migration flows and more efficient management of traveler data.

Towards a 100 % digital experience

Nigeria is also planning to launch a e-Visa mobile applicationThe new service allows travelers to submit their applications, pay fees and track the status of their files directly from their smartphone. This initiative is part of the government's drive to offer a fluid, fast user experience in line with global best practice.

With the introduction of the e-visa and arrival card on May 1, 2025, Nigeria will be one of the world's leading tourist destinations. a major player in immigration innovation on the African continent. These reforms should make the country more accessible, while strengthening security and boosting the tourism and business sectors.

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