{"id":357104,"date":"2025-02-26T10:12:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T09:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=357104"},"modified":"2025-02-26T10:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T09:12:06","slug":"visa-on-arrival-policy-not-scrapped-fg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/26\/visa-on-arrival-policy-not-scrapped-fg\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa-on-arrival policy not scrapped \u2013 FG"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Assures improve in efficiency and effectiveness<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has clarified that Nigeria\u2019s Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) policy has been upgraded, not cancelled, as previously reported.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after a closed-door meeting with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo emphasised that the new system enhances efficiency while maintaining accessibility for travellers.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from PEBEC Director-General, Princess Zahrah Audu, reaffirmed that the changes align with the council\u2019s mission to simplify business processes and reduce bureaucratic hurdles in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged cancellation of the VOA policy sparked mixed reactions among investors and the international community. However, the minister assured that the policy remains intact, with added security measures, including pre-arrival clearance via Interpol and other background-check systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Visa-on-Arrival process is not being scrapped. Rather, it has been upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness,\u201d Tunji-Ojo stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTravellers will still be able to apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours. Once approved, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/02\/25\/us-excludes-uk-others-from-visa-free-entry-for-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visa<\/a> will be sent to the applicant\u2019s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker upon arrival.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added that the upgrade streamlines the process, enhances security and supports Nigeria\u2019s efforts to improve its business environment and attract foreign investment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assures improve in efficiency and effectiveness Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has clarified that Nigeria\u2019s Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) policy has been upgraded, not cancelled, as previously reported. Speaking after a closed-door meeting with the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo emphasised that the new system enhances efficiency while maintaining accessibility for travellers. 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