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Nigeria has reciprocated Rwanda’s 30-day visa free entry, expanding travel access between both nations.

In a statement on Friday, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said it has completed all arrangements for the implementation following President Bola Tinubu’s directive.

Tinubu is in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO forum, which began on Thursday.

Before the event kicked off, the president met Paul Kagame, his Rwandan counterpart, for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda.

Tinubu had considered reciprocating Rwanda’s 30-day visa-free status in the spirit of pan-Africanism.

Rwanda is one of a few African states that grant citizens of African Union (AU) member countries a 30-day visa-free stay.

Under the new bilateral agreement, Rwandan nationals may enter Nigeria without a visa for a period not exceeding 30 days for lawful purposes, including tourism, business, and official engagements.

However, the NIS said individuals seeking to remain in Nigeria beyond the approved 30-day period would be required to obtain the appropriate visa through a Nigerian embassy or high commission abroad, or the Nigeria e-visa.

The 30-day visa free entry applies to all international entry points, including airports, land borders, and seaports.

The NIS said the initiative reflects the strong diplomatic and bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda, while promoting intra-African mobility, tourism, and economic cooperation in line with continental aspirations.