The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has responded to inquiries regarding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications.
The clarification became necessary due to recent enhancements in payment systems by Nigerian financial institutions.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the NIS Comptroller General Kemi Nandap, through the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Kenneth Udo, reassured the public that all NIS platforms are operational and encouraged applicants to complete their applications online from home, utilizing bank cards for smooth payment processing.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Service has been drawn to recent challenges faced by the public due to systems upgrade on payment platforms by Nigerian Financial Institutions.
“The public is to note that all platforms of the Service are functional.
“Consequently, we advises Visa applicants to apply for Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) in the comfort of their homes and make payment online as provided on the portal using their bank cards for ease of transaction.
“Any request for information/enquiry about the Service should be directed to the Service official channels.
“Official website: www.immigration.gov.ng, voa.immigration.gov.ng, X: @nigimmigration
Facebook: @nigimmigration, Instagram: @nigimmigration, Contact Center Number: 07053401399, 09121900655, 09121556359.”
Nandap reassured the public of the service’s commitment to continuously ease the process of acquiring Visa-On-Arrival (VOA).