In a bid to enhance compliance with the New Visa Regime and reinforce a secure and transparent migration system, the Nigerian Government through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service, announces an Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty).
This initiative provides a unique window for foreigners currently residing in Nigeria with expired immigration status to regularize their stay without facing penalties.
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.
In a statement issued by the Immigration Service Public Relations Officer, Mr. A S Akinlabi. 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.” He noted.
According to him, 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, he said, 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
He emphasised that the Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to facilitating lawful migration, safeguarding National Security, and promoting transparency and efficiency across all immigration processes.
”For further information kindly visit the Nigeria Immigration website www.immigration.gov.ng “. He informed
Olusola Akintonde