{"id":2000112115,"date":"2026-05-16T09:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T07:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000112115"},"modified":"2026-05-16T09:48:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T07:48:45","slug":"rwandans-granted-visa-free-entry-to-nigeria-for-up-to-30-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwandans-granted-visa-free-entry-to-nigeria-for-up-to-30-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwandans granted visa-free entry to Nigeria for up to 30 days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The decision followed discussions between Tinubu and President Paul Kagame after the Nigerian leader arrived in Kigali to attend the Africa CEO Forum 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tinubu arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday. Following talks held later that evening, Nigeria\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said Nigeria would introduce visa-free entry for Rwandans, similar to Rwanda\u2019s existing policy for Nigerian citizens.
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In a statement, the Nigeria Immigration Service said the government had completed all the necessary procedures to implement the new arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the policy, Rwandan citizens can now enter Nigeria without a visa and stay legally for up to 30 days for purposes including tourism, business and other authorised activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The statement, however, noted that travellers wishing to stay beyond 30 days will still be required to apply for a visa through a Nigerian embassy or via the country\u2019s e-Visa platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The immigration authority added that airports, seaports and other border entry points had been directed to begin implementing the presidential order immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rwanda and Nigeria cooperate in several areas, including diplomacy, security, air transport and technical partnerships. The two countries have also worked together in the health sector, where Nigerian doctors collaborate with Rwandan medical professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his visit, Tinubu also met members of the Nigerian community living in Rwanda, who shared a number of concerns and proposals. Among them was Masai Ujiri, founder of Zaria Court Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head of the Nigerian community in Rwanda said many Nigerians living in the country work in international organisations and sectors such as education, technology, business, sports and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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