The statement noted that overstaying attracts a daily fine of $15, while other punitive measures include bans of up to five years or permanent blacklisting.
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has given foreigners in Nigeria with expired visas three months to exit the country.
The development was announced in a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, on Friday.
According to the statement, daily fines will be imposed for overstaying.
The statement noted that overstaying attracts a daily fine of $15, while other punitive measures include bans of up to five years or permanent blacklisting.
This policy is expected to take effect from September 2025.
The statement further read that a three-month grace period would allow foreigners to exit the country without penalty. However, the grace period ends on August 1, 2025.
“A 3-month grace period allows foreigners with expired visas to exit Nigeria without penalty, ending August 1, 2025,” the statement added.
The NIS also announced the introduction of a mandatory online landing card for inbound foreigners and an exit card for outbound travellers — both accessible on the official platform.
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