Larry Madowo, an international correspondent with CNN, expresses frustration with Nigeria's visa system, citing high fees and unnecessary biometrics requirements.
Larry Madowo, an international correspondent with CNN , says his experience with Nigeria ’s visa system was frustrating.The journalist said he paid $215 for a single-entry visa to the country despite visiting twice this year alone.
“My fingerprints haven’t changed since I was here 3 weeks ago, why am I paying $170 to have them taken and to pose for a picture each time I visit? Isn’t that a standard part of admitting someone into a country?” Madowo said. “Nigeria’s visa-on-arrival system is similar to the “visa-free” delusion of Kenya’s Electronic Travel Authorization — you apply in advance, submit some documents and wait for it to be approved. It can take up to 5 business days. If you know “someone,” you can pay them $50 or more to “facilitate” a faster approval.
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