The Federal Government of Nigeria has directed the full implementation of a new visa reciprocity policy for citizens of the United States of America with effect from 1st March, 2023.
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, gave the
directive following the approval for the implementation of the new Bilateral
Consular Policy Agreements between the governments of Nigeria and the United
States of America.
According to a statement on Friday by Aregbesola’s media
aide, Sola Fasure, the agreements amongst others include the reciprocity of
five year tourist visa validity for American citizens pursuant to Section 30 of
the Immigration Act, 2015; and extension of visa validity to three years for
diplomats and government officials between the citizens of Nigeria and the
United States of America.
“Consequently, the Minister of Interior has directed the
Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, to start the implementation of the policy
from 1st March 2023,” the statement said in part.
Nigerians will recall that President Muhammadu Buhari launched
the new Nigeria Visa Policy (NPV) in 2020, which amongst other things promote
tourism.
Tourist Visa falls under the Short Visit Visa (F5A)
category. This policy is in line with Buhari’s desire to boost cultural
exchange and business between both nations.
As part of the Bilateral Agreement, the United States of
America will implement a similar policy for Nigerians wishing to travel on
Tourist Visas to the United States and for our diplomats and officials visiting
the country. The United State will thus extend Tourist Visa Validity for
Nigerian citizens to five years.
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