Visa-on-arrival Policy: Federal Government Outlines Strategy

The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has strategies for the federal government’s stance on the VOA initiative.

The director general of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, while at the meeting with the Minister of Interior, Dr.  Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to discuss the Visa on Arrival (VOA) process.

The meeting addressed concerns and clarified the government’s stance on the VOA initiative.

During the meeting, the Minister of Interior reassured the DG that the Visa Arrival process is not being scrapped but upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This development aligns with PEBEC’s efforts to simplify procedures and reduce bureaucratic constraints on doing business in Nigeria.

The minister clarified that travellers can still apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours. Once approved, the visa will be sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating needing a physical sticker upon arrival.

“This upgrade builds upon the existing online approval system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to receive their approvals ahead of time, he said.”

This enhanced system aims to eliminate inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to automate better and control the inflow of travellers. With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment.