In its place, the government plans to implement landing and exit cards that prospective travelers will need to complete prior to their arrival in the country.
The Visa-on-Arrival policy was initially introduced in 2020, allowing for a short-stay visa to be issued upon arrival at the port of entry.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo, upon taking office in 2023, indicated that the Visa-on-Arrival policy would now operate on a basis of reciprocity.
This visa is typically granted to high-net-worth investors and frequent travelers who may face challenges obtaining visas in their home countries due to the lack of Nigerian diplomatic missions or embassies there.