The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced an amnesty window to give visa overstayers time to regularize their immigration status.
The Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty) extends until September 30, 2025 and applies to holders of:
- expired visa on arrival (VOA);
- expired Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC) where renewal has exceeded 30 days post-expiration; and
- expired single and multiple entry visas.
Those affected are strongly encouraged to promptly obtain a Stay via the dedicated portal, to legalize their residence and avoid any future immigration issues. Alternatively, eligible foreign nationals can exit the country within the amnesty window with a clean immigration record and no penalties.
The program does not apply to holders of expired accredited diplomat visas, employment visas, student visas or academic exchange program visas, or their spouses or dependents.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
Erickson Immigration Group will continue monitoring developments and sharing updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or if you have case-specific questions.