New passport holders seeking to travel to Indonesia need NDLEA certificate
Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said that the new visa policy, was in line with global measures to promote safety for its citizens.
Nigerians now need NDLEA certificate to travel to Indonesia.
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Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Harry Purwanto, who told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said that that the new visa policy, was in line with global measures to promote safety for its citizens.
He said that it was reviewed in October 2016.
He, however said that it was easier for those with frequently used passports, to get visas.
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He explained that applicants seeking to travel to Indonesia also need to be invited or have certain recommendations to visit that country.
The envoy added that the policy had made visa application process for Nigerians “quite tough” but added that it was for the safety of all.
“We (the embassy) could authorise the issuance of visas without having to get in touch with Jakarta but since Oct. 2016, we have to send visa applications from here to Jakarta for approval.
“We here can make only recommendations on visa applications, especially if applicants have programmes to undertake in Indonesia, but it is at the discretion of authorities in Jakarta to approve the visas that will be issued."
He also said that about 2000 visas were issued to Nigerians in 2016.
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Purwanto also said that in 2015, the embassy issued 2000 visas.
He further said that both countries were working on programmes that could enhance people-to-people relations adding that such relations would promote understanding between both cultures.
“We have about 50 Nigerian students in Indonesia, some under scholarship, and they serve as ambassadors for Nigeria there.
“The Nigerian community in the country is not so large that is why crimes committed by a few could tarnish the image of others.”
Purwanto, however, assured that both governments were working to change such bias.
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