The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria (NCAA) has rescinded its earlier requirement that intending passengers to Nigeria must pay and print the confirmation of their COVID-19 test payment for them to be allowed to board flights into Nigeria.
In a circular signed by the Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, and addressed to all foreign airlines operating in Nigeria, the NCAA explained that the suspension of the requirement is a result of the difficulty passengers are having with the payment platform.
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Our Correspondent reports that international passengers, who came to Nigeria on Monday via Ethiopian Airlines, complained of inability to print their payment receipt, a situation that kept them at the airport for several hours because the airline won’t let them board.
Acknowledging these difficulties, NCAA said: “Airlines are hereby notified that the presentation of evidence of payment receipt in the form of a QR code is recommended for all passengers but is not a mandatory requirement for boarding flights to Nigeria for now.”
The circular reiterated that the “presentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test valid within 96 hours of boarding remains mandatory for all passengers travelling to Nigeria. Airlines must ensure compliance with this requirement.
“Flying passengers that do not have a negative COVID-19 PCR test to Nigeria will attract a penalty of $3,500 per passenger.”
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