The Federal Government has said that foreigners with valid visitors pass or resident permit with confirmed return tickets scheduled to travel out would be issued the relevant government extensions at no cost.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said in a statement on Wednesday that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, approved the directive in respect of the foreigners affected by the embargo on international travels vide a letter dated April 6.
The extension is to enable the beneficiaries reschedule their flights and travel within one week whenever the restriction on travel is suspended.
“In the light of the above, all visitors and migrants holding valid visitors pass or resident permit with confirmed return tickets scheduled to travel out within the period of the international travel restriction, are to be issued with relevant extensions at no cost to enable the beneficiaries to reschedule their flights and travel within one week whenever the embargo is suspended by the Federal Government,” the statement said.
“Furthermore, anyone that overstays beyond the waiver period whenever the restriction is lifted by the Federal Government is to promptly comply by paying for overstay.”
