NIGERIA IMPOSES 10-YEAR ENTRY BAN, $15 DAILY FINE FOR VISA OVERSTAYS
Effective August 1, the Federal Government will impose strict penalties on visa overstays, including:
- $15 daily fine starting from visa expiry date
- 5-year entry ban for overstays beyond 6 months
- 10-year ban for overstays beyond 1 year
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the measures in Lagos while unveiling a new Expatriate Administration System aimed at tightening immigration control and improving data accuracy.
Starting May 1, the ministry will also roll out:
- Automated Landing/Exit Cards
- Electronic Visa system
- Expatriate Insurance & upgraded ID cards
- Revised Expatriate Quota system
Tunji-Ojo stressed the need for accurate data on foreigners, noting current figures fall short of reality.
