Amanze Chinonye
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria, following a directive announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Prime Business Africa reports.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, at the Service headquarters in Abuja on May 15, 2026, said all arrangements had been concluded to ensure the immediate implementation of the policy across the country’s international entry points.
According to the Service, the visa waiver forms part of a bilateral arrangement aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Rwanda, while promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation.
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Under the new policy, Rwandan citizens will be allowed to enter Nigeria without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days for lawful purposes, including tourism, business, and official engagements.
The NIS, however, clarified that individuals intending to remain in Nigeria beyond the approved 30-day period would be required to obtain the appropriate visa through a Nigerian Embassy or High Commission abroad, or via the Nigeria e-Visa platform.
The Service disclosed that all airports, land borders, and seaports across the country had been directed to commence immediate implementation of the presidential directive.
It added that the initiative aligns with broader continental aspirations for greater African integration and reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Republic of Rwanda.
“The Service remains committed to facilitating safe, orderly, and lawful migration in accordance with international best practices and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement said.
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