Nigerians going to Ethiopia have been advised to declare foreign currency exceeding $3,000 or its equivalent in valuables to avoid seizure. The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Nigeria in Ethiopia issued the warning through its spokesperson, Mr KastonOjomo. Ojomo is also the spokesperson of the Permanent Mission to the African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. “Foreign currencies in excess of 3000 dollars per person or its equivalent in foreign currency, as well as valuables, should be declared to the Ethiopian Customs and Revenue Service on arrival to Ethiopia. “Transit passengers staying longer than 24 hours in Ethiopia are also required to declare to the Ethiopian Customs any sum of money exceeding the amount or its equivalent in foreign currency, by completing the foreign currency customs declaration form as well.

Source: Ethiopian News January 14, 2019 05:48 UTC