The Governments of Hungary and Romania have approved free visa access to all Nigerians fleeing Ukraine.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Nigerian Mission in Hungary.
The federal government stated that arrangements are been made for the transportation of Nigerian nationals to ensure safety and stability
The government advised affected Nigerians to approach the borders with their valid documents and cooperate with immigration officials to ease the process.
“The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Budapest, Hungary wishes to inform nationals arriving from Ukraine, that the Government of Hungary has enacted Decree 56/2022 (24.II).
“Which permits third-country nationals with valid Ukrainian resident permits to enter Hungary on a temporary basis, without a Schengen visa.
“As such, Nigerians arriving at the Hungary-Ukraine border can enter Hungary, either on transit to Nigeria, or temporarily reside in the country.”
