Nigeria Introduces E-Visa, Landing and Exit Cards to Enhance Border Security and Tourism

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasized the importance of national security, urging airlines to ensure that passengers arriving in Nigeria possess a valid entry visa, landing, and exit cards. The introduction of the E-Visa, Landing and Exit Cards aims to improve border security, tourism, and sustainable economic growth. The E-Visa process, which began on May 1, has received over 5,814 applications, with 5,671 approved, 66 rejected, and 62 queried as of May 22.

Key Takeaways:

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has warned that airlines airlifting passengers into Nigeria without a valid entry visa, landing, and exit cards will be penalized.
The E-Visa and Landing and Exit cards are aimed at improving border security, tourism, and sustainable economic growth.
As of May 22, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) had received 5,814 E-Visa applications, with 5,671 approved, 66 rejected, and 62 queried.
The E-Visa process showcases one of the practical ways Nigeria aligns with global best practices in aviation security and operational efficiency.
The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, emphasized the significance of seamless inter-agency collaboration in implementing the e-Visa and Landing and Exit cards.
The Controller General of the NIS, Kemi Nanna Nandap, called for more inter-agency collaborations to strengthen the implementation of the e-Visa, Landing and Exit cards innovation.

Statistics:

5,814 E-Visa applications received by the NIS as of May 22
5,671 E-Visa applications approved
66 E-Visa applications rejected
62 E-Visa applications queried
48 hours: Processing time for E-Visa applications

Sources:

"Minister warns airlines on landing and exit cards," _ThisDay_, May 20, 2023
"Nigeria introduces e-Visa, Landing and Exit cards," _The Guardian_, May 22, 2023
"E-Visa a game-changer for Nigeria's tourism," _Punch_, May 24, 2023