The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria’s Visa on Arrival (VoA) policy has not been scrapped but is undergoing an upgrade to enhance efficiency.
Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, made this known on Tuesday.
Audu said she met with the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja to discuss the VoA process.
“The Minister reassured that the Visa on Arrival process is not scrapped but upgraded for better efficiency and control,” she said.
The upgrade aligns with PEBEC’s objective to simplify business processes and minimize bureaucratic bottlenecks in Nigeria.
The minister also stated that travellers can continue to apply for short-stay visas online, with approval granted within 18 to 24 hours.
Approved visas will be sent directly to applicants’ emails, eliminating the need for physical visa stickers at entry points.
This upgrade builds on the existing online approval system, allowing travellers to receive approvals before arrival.
The improved VoA system aims to eliminate inefficiencies, automate processes, and strengthen Nigeria’s border control.
According to the Minister, these changes mark progress in Nigeria’s goal of attracting foreign investment and improving its business environment.
