Nigeria, Angola sign visa waiver deal for diplomatic passports
Abdullateef Fowewe
In a boost to diplomatic ties, Nigeria and Angola have inked a bilateral agreement waiving visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports.
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in a statement released on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the 39th Session of the African Union (AU) Summit here in Addis Ababa.
“Nigeria and Angola have signed a Bilateral Agreement on the Waiver of Visa requirements for holders of Diplomatic and Official Passports,” the ministry stated.
“The Agreement was signed on Sunday 15th February 2026 on the margins of the 39th Session of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.”
This move is expected to streamline high-level travels and foster stronger cooperation between the two African nations, easing bureaucratic hurdles for officials on official duties.
