Nigeria has reciprocated Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free entry,
expanding travel access between both nations.
In a statement on Friday, the Nigeria Immigration Service
(NIS) said it has completed all arrangements for the implementation following
President Bola Tinubu’s directive.
Tinubu is in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO forum, which
began on Thursday.
Before the event kicked off, the president met Paul Kagame,
his Rwandan counterpart, for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations
between Nigeria and Rwanda.
Tinubu had considered reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day
visa-free status in the spirit of pan-Africanism.
Rwanda is one of a few African states that grant citizens of
African Union (AU) member countries a 30-day visa-free stay.
Under the new bilateral agreement, Rwandan nationals may
enter Nigeria without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days for lawful
purposes, including tourism, business, and official engagements.
However, the NIS said individuals seeking to remain in
Nigeria beyond the approved 30-day period would be required to obtain the
appropriate visa through a Nigerian embassy or high commission abroad, or the
Nigeria e-visa.
The 30-day visa free entry applies to all international
entry points, including airports, land borders, and seaports.
The NIS said the initiative reflects the strong diplomatic
and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda, while promoting
intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation in line with
continental aspirations.
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