The Federal government through the Minisrry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, have announced an Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty), in a bid to enhance compliance with the New Visa Regime and reinforce a secure and transparent migration system.
The initiative provides a unique window for foreigners currently residing in Nigeria with expired immigration status to regularize their stay without facing penalties.
Spokesperson for the NIS,,Akinsola Akinlabi in a release, say the initiative, which commenced on 1st May 2025, runs until 30th September 2025, and specifically applies to individuals who have either overstayed their visas or violated their visa conditions.
He noted that the amnesty applies to the following categories:
• Foreign nationals with Expired Visa on Arrival (VoA);
• Holders of Expired Single and Multiple-Entry Visas.
• Individuals with an Expired Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), where renewal has exceeded 30 days post-expiration.
All affected foreign nationals are urged to promptly regularize their stay through (https://amnesty.immigration.gov.ng) within the grace period to avoid overstay penalties.
To ensure the Amnesty application process is seamless, the Nigeria Immigration Service has assembled a support team to assist with Amnesty applications. Contact the support team via email at:amnesty@immigration.gov.ng
Akinlabi noted that the Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to facilitating lawful migration, safeguarding National Security, and promoting transparency and efficiency across all immigration processes.
The statement urged Nigerians to visit the Nigeria Immigration website for further information
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