FG Secures Five-Year US Visa Term For Nigerians

FG Secures Five-Year US Visa Term For Nigerians

The Federal Government has directed that a new visa reciprocity policy for citizens of the United States of America be fully implemented beginning March 1, 2023.

Following the approval for the implementation of the new Bilateral Consular Policy Agreements between the governments of Nigeria and the United States of America, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, issued the directive.

Among the agreements are: reciprocity of five-year tourist visa validity for American citizens under Section 30 of the Immigration Act of 2015; and extension of visa validity to three years for diplomats and government officials between Nigerians and Americans.

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As a result, the Minister of Interior has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to begin enforcing the policy on March 1.

The fifth item on the list is the focus of attention.

“As part of the Bilateral Agreement, the United States of America will implement a similar policy for Nigerians wishing to travel on Tourist Visas to the United States and for our diplomats and officials visiting the country. The United States will thus extend Tourist Visa Validity for Nigerian citizens to five years,” Aregbesola said yesterday in a statement by his Media Adviser, Sola Fasure.

The Minister added: “Nigerians will recall that President Muhammadu Buhari launched the new Nigeria Visa Policy (NPV) in 2020, which amongst other things promote tourism. Tourist Visa falls under the Short Visit Visa (F5A) category. This policy is in line with Mr. President’s desire to boost cultural exchange and business between both nations.”

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