WARNS ON RESPONSIBLE USE OF VISAS

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has  appealed to Nigerians on the concerns raised by the Government of the United States of America on the need for Nigerians to desist from misusing entry visas granted by the US through activities that are inconsistent with the stated purpose of travel and visa classification.

In a media statement signed by Abdullahi Maiwada, mnipr, mniia, Assistant Comptroller of Customs and
National Public Relations Officer, NPRO, of the NCS,  the Service urged Nigerian citizens to note that security vetting for visa applicants does not end upon entry into the United States as U.S. authorities will continuously monitor the activities of visa holders, and visas can be revoked if holders are found to have violated US immigration protocols, import/export guidelines and other laws.

“Nigerians travelling to the US are also reminded to declare at the point of exit or entry excess cash above the minimum threshold of 10,000 US dollars or its equivalent and ensure that prohibited items are not included in their baggage” Maiwada said.

The NPRO encouraged travellers to be law abiding citizens and be of good conduct within and outside Nigeria even as he appealed that intending passengers to the United States should know that whoever commits fraud in any jurisdiction will face legal consequences both under U.S. and Nigerian laws.

“The Nigeria Customs Service wishes to reaffirm that it is working with the U.S. Mission in Abuja to ensure that Nigeria meets the criteria to avoid enlistment into an expanded visa ban that will deny entry to well-meaning Nigerians wishing to travel to the US for their lawful business endeavours” the Customs image maker stated.