Africa: Nigeria Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Rwandan Nationals

Nigeria has begun implementing a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals, the Nigeria Immigration Service announced in a press release.

The policy follows an announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. It is a reciprocal arrangement, matching a similar gesture already extended to Nigerian citizens by the Rwandan government.

Under the new arrangement, Rwandans can enter Nigeria without a visa for up to 30 days for lawful purposes including tourism, business, and official engagements. Those wishing to stay beyond 30 days must obtain the appropriate visa through a Nigerian Embassy, High Commission abroad, or the Nigeria e-Visa channel.

All international entry points — airports, land borders, and seaports — have been directed to begin immediate implementation of the policy in line with the presidential directive.

The Immigration Service said the initiative reflects strong diplomatic and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda, and is aimed at promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation.

The Service reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating safe, orderly, and lawful migration in accordance with international best practices and President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.