The Nigeria Immigration Service says it is now mandatory for all departing passengers to present themselves two hours before departure of the aircraft flying them out of Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, James Sunday, passengers arriving the Immigration Counter late will not be accepted.
It further states that after Immigration clearance, a passenger is deemed to have been admitted or departed Nigerian territory.
This means no passenger will be allowed to leave the Immigration Control Area after departure clearance.
The introduction of Migration Information Data Analysis System, MIDAS in clearance of passengers in the country have made it necessary for air travelers to undergo the following clearance procedures:
1) Appear before an Immigration Officer at Immigration Counter in person.
2) Submit National Passport and other relevant documents the Officer might request.
3) Present self to Immigration for biometric capture and provide demographic information.
4) When a passenger is travelling with a minor, he or she is expected to present the minor to Immigration for documentation.
The statement indicates that the above is In line with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN guidelines on international travel, and all persons crossing the international borders are to comply with the procedures on passenger clearance as contained in the Immigration Act, 2015 and Immigration Regulation 2017.
