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Manual landing and exit cards would be digitalised, requiring visitors to pre-fill their information before travelling to Nigeria.
The Nigerian government has announced plans to introduce an electronic visa (e-visa) system and digital landing and exit cards to enhance national security and streamline entry processes. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo disclosed this initiative during a meeting with Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja on Wednesday.
The e-visa system will allow applicants to submit visa requests and upload necessary documents online, aiming to simplify the application process. Additionally, manual landing and exit cards will be digitalized, requiring visitors to pre-fill their information before traveling to Nigeria. This automation is scheduled to commence on May 1.
Minister Keyamo emphasized the government’s commitment to inter-ministerial collaboration, stating that agencies such as the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will fully support the initiative. Minister Tunji-Ojo stated, “Better background checks will be conducted for travelers entering Nigeria. We aim to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure a transparent visa process.