{"id":100056,"date":"2022-10-07T08:54:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T07:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=100056"},"modified":"2022-10-07T08:54:21","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T07:54:21","slug":"why-ethiopia-suspended-issuance-of-visa-on-arrival-to-nigerians-fg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/why-ethiopia-suspended-issuance-of-visa-on-arrival-to-nigerians-fg\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Ethiopia Suspended Issuance Of Visa On Arrival To Nigerians- FG"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>The Federal Government says Ethiopia\u2019s suspension of Visa on arrival for Nigerians, along with travellers from 41 other countries is due to insecurity, especially regarding its current political situation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Francisca Omayuli, said this in a statement in Abuja.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The government, however, urged Nigerians intending to travel to Ethiopia to obtain appropriate entry visas at the country\u2019s embassy or via an electronic visa (e-visa) through the country\u2019s Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) portal at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.evisa.gov.et\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.evisa.gov.et&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1665213622962000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1VQmz3kvq30HFeCaMZw_yJ\">www.evisa.gov.et<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;The suspension applies to nationals of all countries bearing Standard Passports, who seek entry into Ethiopia and not specifically targeted at Nigerians.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe Ethiopian authorities have explained that the measure is aimed at better border control of movement of persons into Ethiopia in view of the ongoing armed conflict in the Northern part of the country,\u201d said Omayuli.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>She further explained that the measure was temporary, pending improvement in the security situation in the country, and not a replacement of Ethiopia\u2019s open visa policy.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>She added that Nigerians transiting through Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to other destinations or those who intended to stop over would require valid entry visa to enable them access hotel facilities in the city.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>She said the temporary visa restriction came into effect on Sept. 29, and that the federal government would also liaise with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and relevant airlines to ensure intending Nigerian travellers enroute Ethiopia were sensitised.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe general public is invited to take note of the new visa regime of the Federal Government of Ethiopia and be guided accordingly,\u201d she added.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Omayuli also expressed government\u2019s concern over the Ethiopian government\u2019s worry over the abuse of the country\u2019s visa policy by some Nigerians.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to the Ethiopian authorities, some Nigerians who enter the country on tourist visas remain even after the expiration of their visas, engaging in unwholesome activities.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe activities of these few elements not only tarnish the image of the country, but limit opportunities for well-meaning Nigerians outside the country.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cSuch persons are enjoined to turn a new leaf and take advantage of the opportunity provided by the Ethiopian National Security Agencies to participate in the ongoing registration of undocumented migrants to avoid unpleasant situation,\u201d Omayuli added.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government says Ethiopia\u2019s suspension of Visa on arrival for Nigerians, along with travellers from 41 other countries is due to insecurity, especially regarding its current political situation. 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