Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move to enhance compliance with its New Visa Regime and strengthen a secure and transparent migration system, the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced a special “Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty).” This initiative offers a crucial window for foreign nationals currently residing in Nigeria with expired immigration statuses to regularize their stay without incurring penalties.
The amnesty period commenced on May 1, 2025, and will run until September 30, 2025. It specifically targets individuals who have either overstayed their visas or violated their visa conditions.
Who is Eligible for the Amnesty?
The NIS has clarified that the amnesty applies to the following categories of foreign nationals:
- Foreign nationals with Expired Visa on Arrival (VoA)
- Holders of Expired Single and Multiple-Entry Visas
- Individuals with an Expired Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), where the renewal has exceeded 30 days post-expiration.
How to Regularize Your Status
All affected foreign nationals are strongly urged to promptly regularize their stay by visiting the official portal: https://amnesty.immigration.gov.ng within the stipulated grace period. This online process aims to streamline applications and prevent the imposition of overstay penalties.
To ensure a seamless application process, the Nigeria Immigration Service has established a dedicated support team. For assistance with amnesty applications, individuals can contact the support team via email at [email protected].
The Nigeria Immigration Service reiterates its commitment to facilitating lawful migration, safeguarding national security, and promoting transparency and efficiency across all immigration processes.
For further information and details, please click the link: Nigeria Immigration Service . This amnesty represents a critical opportunity for foreign nationals to ensure their legal residence in Nigeria and avoid future complications.
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