Nigeria grants Rwandans 30-day visa-free entry

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Nigeria grants Rwandans 30-day visa-free entry

The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals. This decision follows President Bola Tinubu's announcement at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, in reciprocation of a similar gesture by the Rwandan government for Nigerians. Rwandans will be allowed entry into Nigeria for tourism, business, and official purposes, but must obtain a visa if they wish to stay beyond 30 days.

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