Nigerian men travelling alone will no longer be eligible for tourist or transit visas to Qatar, following new rules introduced by the Gulf nation’s Ministry of Interior.
The decision, which Qatari authorities say is aimed at curbing overstays, took effect around September 5, 2025, and applies to both new and pending visa applications. Under the revised rules, only women and families can apply for visas, while men travelling independently are excluded unless accompanied by family. Read More Here
With this recent development, Nigerian men travelling alone now face restrictions in obtaining tourist and transit visas to Qatar. Such unexpected policy shifts highlight the importance of proactive mobility, citizenship and residency planning.
At FSL, we help clients in navigating these uncertainties through:
- Citizenship and Residency Planning—providing alternative travel pathways and second passports that ease movement across borders.
- Global Mobility Advisory – ensuring that families and business executives are not left stranded by sudden travel restrictions.
- Wealth and Legacy Structuring – aligning international plans with compliant legal and immigration frameworks.
By planning ahead, families and high-net-worth individuals can safeguard their freedom of movement, protect opportunities, and reduce disruptions caused by abrupt policy changes.
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