Nigeria Landing and Exit Digital Card for foreign Nationals and expatriate entry and exit monitoring. As part of extensive immigration reforms intended to improve border security and expedite travel processes, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has implemented a new digital system for Landing and Exit Cards, which will go into force on May 1, 2025.

Nigeria Landing and Exit Digital Card – WHAT IS THIS DIGITAL CARD?

Landing and Exit Cards are mandatory digital forms that all foreign travelers must complete when entering or leaving Nigeria. These cards replace the previous manual embarkation and disembarkation forms and are designed to improve immigration control and data management. – Source

Key Features

Mandatory for Foreign Travelers: All inbound foreign passengers are required to complete the electronic landing card online before boarding their flight to Nigeria. Similarly, outbound passengers must complete the exit card before departure.
Online Application: Travelers can apply for these cards through the official portal at lecard.immigration.gov.ng. The process involves selecting the purpose (arrival or departure), entering personal and travel details, verifying the information, and printing the confirmation for presentation at checkpoints.
Free of Charge: The NIS has stated that the landing and exit cards are free and are implemented solely for security and record-keeping purposes.
Integrated with Visa System: The digital cards are synchronized with the Visa Processing Centre, allowing for the enforcement of penalties, including automatic visa bans for non-compliance.

Nigeria Landing and Exit Digital Card Support Details

Support Phone No: +234 912-1556-359, +234 912-1900-655

Operation Hours: 07:00 – 20:00hours (GMT+1)

Email: nis.servicom@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng

Additional Immigration Reforms

Alongside the introduction of digital landing and exit cards, Nigeria has launched a fully digital e-Visa system, replacing the previous visa-on-arrival policy. The e-Visa application is processed entirely online, with approvals expected within 48 hours. The new system aims to enhance national security and streamline the visa application process.

Furthermore, the NIS has announced that overstay penalties will take effect from September 1, 2025. Foreigners who overstay their visas will incur a daily fine of $15. Those who overstay for three months or more will face a five-year entry ban, while overstays of one year or more will result in permanent blacklisting from entering Nigeria.

To facilitate compliance with the new regulations, a three-month grace period from May 1 to August 1, 2025, has been granted. During this period, foreigners currently residing in Nigeria with expired visas may return to their home countries without incurring any penalties.