The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Friday, declared its readiness to implement President Bola Tinubu‘s decision to grant Rwandan nationals a thirty-day visa exemption.

Under the bilateral arrangement, Rwandan nationals may enter Nigeria without a visa for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days for lawful purposes, including tourism, business, and official engagements.

A statement signed on Friday by the NIS spokesperson, DCC Akinsola Akinlabi, clarified that individuals seeking to remain in Nigeria beyond the approved 30-day period will be required to obtain the appropriate visa through a Nigerian Embassy or High Commission abroad, or the Nigeria e-Visa channel.

The statement reads: “Following the announcement by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, granting Rwandan nationals a 30-day visa exemption reciprocating a similar gesture from the Rwandan Government to Nigerian citizens, the Nigeria Immigration Service has completed all arrangements for the directive’s implementation.

“Consequently, all international entry points, including airports, land borders, and seaports, have been directed to commence immediate implementation of the policy in line with the Presidential directive.

“The Nigeria Immigration Service notes that this initiative reflects the strong diplomatic and bilateral relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Rwanda, while promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation in line with continental aspirations.

“The Service remains committed to facilitating safe, orderly, and lawful migration in accordance with international best practices and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”.