The Japanese government has clarified that its newly launched “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative does not involve granting special visas or immigration privileges to Nigerians or citizens of other African nations. In a statement released Monday, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed circulating reports claiming that Nigerians relocating to Kisarazu city would receive a new visa…
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria now requires all visa applicants to provide a full list of social media usernames used in the past five years as part of the DS-160 application process. Announced via the Mission’s official X handle on Monday, the directive aligns with the U.S. Department of State’s efforts to enhance national security…
The US State Department has announced a new visa bond pilot program requiring some applicants to post bonds of up to $15,000 to curb visa overstays. Beginning later this month, applicants from countries identified as having high overstay rates will be required to pay a minimum of 5,000 as collateral. The bond will be refunded…
The Nigeria Immigration Service has rolled out a new e-Visa system and automated landing and exit cards effective May 1st, 2025, as part of immigration reforms. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service , Akinsola Akinlabi in a Release says all visa applications must now be done entirely online, with approvals delivered via…
U.S. Mission Updates Visa Interview Requirements for Nigerian Applicants The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new guidelines for visa interviews, set to take effect from April 22, 2025. In a statement released on Friday via the mission’s official website, the U.S. advised all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos to present a DS-160…
The Federal Government has announced stricter immigration penalties, warning that expatriates who overstay their visas beyond six months will face a five-year entry ban, while overstaying for one year will attract a 10-year ban. Starting August 1, overstaying a visa in Nigeria will attract a daily fine of $15, according to the federal government. This…
South African Government has relaxed its visa rules for Nigerian tourists and business people, saying they can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended….
