The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a directive granting all foreigners residing in the country with expired visas a three-month grace period to leave Nigeria without incurring any penalties.
This announcement was made public by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through an official statement dated Friday, May 2, 2025.
According to the statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, any foreigner who remains in Nigeria after their visa expires will now be subject to daily fines and potential bans. Specifically, the NIS highlighted that overstaying a visa will attract a daily charge of $15, and depending on the violation, offenders may face up to five years of re-entry ban or permanent blacklisting. These enforcement measures will officially begin in September 2025.
The Nigeria Immigration Service also clarified that the three-month grace period is intended to help non-Nigerians exit the country without any financial or legal consequences. This period is scheduled to end on August 1, 2025.
In addition to the grace period, the NIS also announced the rollout of mandatory digital landing and exit cards for all international travelers. All inbound foreigners are now required to complete an online landing card, while outbound travelers must fill out a corresponding exit card. These can be accessed and completed through the official portal at:
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