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Nigeria announces reforms to the Expatriate Administration System and new e-Visa effective May 2025
On 11 April 2025, Nigeria's Minister of Interior announced significant reforms to the Expatriate Administration System (EAS) for foreign nationals. The reforms aim to enhance monitoring of the Expatriate Quota (EQ) program, digitize residency permits, simplify employment and residency processes and improve national security. The Federal Ministry of Interior (FMI) organized a forum titled "Sensitization on the New Expatriate Administration and Other Reforms" to engage key private sector stakeholders, such as the Nigeria Employers' Consultative Association, Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Oil Producers Trade Section, and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture. During the forum, the Minister emphasized the government's commitment to enhance the efficiency of immigration processes through the new EAS, align with global best practices, and strengthen collaboration between the FMI and the Nigeria Immigration Service.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.