NIS, NETHERLANDS STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP WITH DONATION OF EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE HOSTMANSHIP UNIT OPERATIONS

The Nigeria Immigration Service and the Repatriation and Departure Service (R&DS) of the Ministry of Justice and Security of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have further strengthened their longstanding partnership with the donation of specialised equipment to the NIS Hostmanship Unit. The equipment was presented during a ceremony at the Service Headquarters, Abuja, on Monday, 27th July, 2026, reaffirming both institutions’ shared commitment to institutional capacity building and service excellence.

2. Receiving the equipment on behalf of the Service, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, pcc, fsmn, described the gesture as another landmark in the over two decades of collaboration between the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. She noted that the equipment represents a strategic investment in institutional excellence, professionalism, and a culture of courtesy, empathy, and outstanding service. She also expressed confidence that the donation would further enhance the Unit’s training capacity, operational efficiency, and the institutionalisation of the Hostmanship philosophy across the Service, where every officer is inspired to make people feel welcomed, respected, and valued at every point of contact.
3. The Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Abuja, Mr. Ronald Sonnemans, described the partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service as a model of sustained international cooperation, reaffirming the Netherlands’ commitment to supporting initiatives that strengthen Migration Management and institutional capacity.
4. The collaboration between the two institutions has, to date, resulted in the training of hundreds of NIS officers, the creation of a dedicated Hostmanship Unit, and sustained capacity-building under the European Union-funded Capacity Building and Relationship Management (CBR) Project. This new support further reflects both institutions’ determination to strengthen Migration Management through innovation, knowledge sharing, strategic partnership, and a shared commitment to delivering memorable service experiences that inspire public confidence and trust.
5. The Service extends its profound gratitude to the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and specifically to the Repatriation and Departure Service, for its consistent support and confidence in the Service’s reform agenda. The Service further reaffirms its commitment to the judicious use of the donated equipment and remains committed to Hostmanship ideals.

DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, anipr
Service Public Relations Officer,
Nigeria Immigration Service,
Service Headquarters, Abuja
27th July, 2026

Nigeria Immigration Service Announces amnesty window for visa overstayers to regularize immigration status.

In a bid to enhance compliance with the New Visa Regime and reinforce a secure and transparent migration system, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service, announces an Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty). This initiative provides a unique window for foreigners currently residing in Nigeria with expired immigration status to regularize their stay without facing penalties.

2.⁠ ⁠The initiative, which commenced on 1st May 2025, runs until 30th September 2025, and specifically applies to individuals who have either overstayed their visas or violated their visa conditions.

3.⁠ ⁠The amnesty applies to the following categories:

• Foreign nationals with Expired Visa on Arrival (VoA);

• Holders of Expired Single and Multiple-Entry Visas.

• Individuals with an Expired Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), where renewal has exceeded 30 days post-expiration.

4.⁠ ⁠All affected foreign nationals are urged to promptly regularize their stay through https://amnesty.immigration.gov.ng within the grace period to avoid overstay penalties. 

5.⁠ ⁠To ensure the Amnesty application process is seamless, the Nigeria Immigration Service has assembled a support team to assist with Amnesty applications. Contact the support team via email at amnesty@immigration.gov.ng 

6.⁠ ⁠The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to facilitating lawful migration, safeguarding National Security, and promoting transparency and efficiency across all immigration processes.

7.⁠ ⁠For further information, kindly visit the Nigeria Immigration website https://immigration.gov.ng