Immigration Regulatory Update

DIGITALIZATION OF VISA APPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA

Effective March 1, 2025, visa applications in Nigeria will transition to an online-only system, as announced by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tinji-Ojo, during an XX Spaces session on January 20, 2025. The initiative introduces a centralized visa approval enter, a significant step towards combating corruption, enhancing national security, and streamlining visa processes.

Additionally, the Minister disclosed plans for a National Data Center at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC), located at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Sauka, Abuja. This facility will harmonize national data and safeguard its integrity.