ISSUED BY PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON COVID-19 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION – 3 September 2020 A. PRE-DEPARTURE FROM COUNTRY OF EXIT: Public health measures […]
COVID-19: Return to the UK
There are currently no commercial options available to return to the UK from Nigeria. All airports in Nigeria are closed to all international commercial flights until at least 23 April. […]
NEW: Visa on Arrival Application Process – January 2020
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has rolled out a new Visa on Arrival Application Process for all Business Travelers and African Union Countries except ECOWAS member Countries. All visitors coming […]
NEW: Simplified Migrant e-Registration Guidelines issued by NIS
Simplified migrant e-registration guidelines (The Guideline) have been issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). This is an update from the version published in June 2019. Key highlights ALL migrants […]
Mandatory e-Registration for Migrants in Nigeria
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a mandatory e-Registration directive for ALL resident and visiting migrants in Nigeria. Benefits of migrant registration Registration is free. Data from e-registration will […]
How to avoid being kidnapped in Nigeria
Kidnappings in Nigeria are a common international news item and a risk factor stated by tourists and business visitors alike. Whilst there is a high risk of kidnapping in certain […]
New Nigeria Visa On Arrival Procedure May 2019
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) rolled out a new Visa on Arrival Application Process (effective 13 May 2019) for all Business Travelers and African Union Countries except ECOWAS member Countries. […]
COVID-19 RESPONSE: PROTOCOL FOR TRAVELERS ARRIVING NIGERIA
2nd April, 2022 This protocol comes into effect from 12:01 am on Monday, 4th April, 2022. This protocol is a revision of the Travel Protocol released on 29th November, 2021 Interim Travel […]
FIRS Establishes Non-Resident Persons’ Tax Office
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Nigerian has announced the establishment of a Non-Resident Persons’ Tax Office (NRPTO). This tax office will be solely responsible for the administration of […]
Fighting cockroaches naturally in Nigeria
If you are not used to cockroaches disturbing your clean and peaceful home, the presence of cockroaches in Nigeria will no doubt fill you with horror! If like me you […]
Extending a visa in Nigeria: e-Pass Registration Guidelines
Entry visas for Non-ECOWAS visitors are issued at the port of entry for 30 days. Any period of stay by Non-ECOWAS visitors in Nigeria beyond fifty-six (56) days aggregate in […]