Immigration to Nigeria for Australia citizenship

    Permanent resident visas allow a certain category of persons to obtain permanent resident status in Nigeria. More information about each visa class can be found here: https://immigration.gov.ng/visagroup/nigerians-by-birth-and-their-relatives/.

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    Residence visas for Nigerians by origin

    1. Return of Nigerians by Birth (F9A)

Short-term single/multiple entry visa. Up to 90 days for each stay.

    How to get

Nigerians by descent under section 25 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 holding other national passports.

    Permitted activities

Allowed for social and business visits.

    Limited activity

The visa does not allow you to work.

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    Residence visas for Nigerians by origin and their relatives

    1. Visas for Nigerians by origin who renounced their Nigerian citizenship (N2A)

Permanent residence permit. Valid through passport expiration date.

    How to get

Nigerians by descent who have renounced their Nigerian citizenship under the provisions of Section 37 (12) of the Immigration Act, 2015.

    Permitted activities

For residence in Nigeria.

    Limited activity

The visa does not allow you to work.

    2.Visas for the Spouse of a Nigerian Citizen (N1A)

Permanent residence permit. Valid through passport and marriage certificate.

    How to get

Husband/wife of a citizen of Nigeria can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Marriage certificate
• Application of your husband/wife with Nigerian citizenship.

    Permitted activities

For residence in Nigeria.

    Limited activity

The visa does not allow you to work.

    3. Visa for a spouse of Nigerian origin who relinquished Nigerian citizenship (N2B)

Permanent residence permit. Valid through passport and marriage certificate.

    How to get

The husband/wife of a Nigerian by origin who has renounced Nigerian citizenship can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Marriage certificate
• N2B visa application from a Nigerian spouse who has renounced citizenship.

    Permitted activities

For residence in Nigeria.

    Limited activity

The visa does not allow you to work.

    Permanent resident visas allow a certain category of persons to obtain permanent resident status in Nigeria. More information on each visa class can be found at: https://immigration.gov.ng/visagroup/relatives-of-permanent-residents/.

    1. Visas for dependents (elderly parents aged 65 and above) of permanent resident visa holders (investors, highly skilled immigrants and retirees) wishing to reside in Nigeria (N6D)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to two years.

    2. Visas for dependents (18 years and above) of permanent resident visa holders (investors, highly skilled immigrants and pensioners) wishing to reside in Nigeria (N6C)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to two years.

    3. Visas for dependents (under 18 years) of Nigerian Permanent Resident Visa (N6B) holders

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to two years.

    4. Visas for spouses of Permanent Resident Visa holders (N6A)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to two years.

To obtain it, it is necessary to submit an application for obtaining an N6A visa from a sponsor and a marriage certificate.

    Permanent resident visas allow a certain category of persons to obtain permanent resident status in Nigeria. Additional information about each class of visa can be obtained from the link: https://immigration.gov.ng/visagroup/highly-skilled-immigrants-and-retirees/.

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    Residence visas for highly skilled immigrants and retirees

    1. Visas for Highly Skilled Immigrants (N4A)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to five years.

    How to get

Awarded to foreign nationals with the knowledge, ability, and technical skills to be classified as highly skilled in fields deemed relevant to the current and future needs of the Nigerian economy.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Recommendation from the National Skills Shortage Audit
• Resume and data about your skills.

    Permitted activities

Work and live in Nigeria

    2. Retirement Visa (Retired in Nigeria) (N5A)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to two years.

    How to get

Foreign retirees (aged 65 years and above) who retired in Nigeria after a minimum of 20 years of service can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Nigeria Retirement Letter/Certificate
• Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence.
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    3. Pensioner visa (for pensioners from abroad) (N5B)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to two years.

    How to get

Issued to pensioners (age 65 years and above) who have retired abroad and wish to reside in Nigeria.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Import of funds (bank order)
• Medical Insurance
• Evidence of sufficient means of subsistence.

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    Residence visas for investors

    1. Investor visa (for small businesses) (N3A)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to five years.

    How to get

Small business investors can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Documentary proof of investment in Nigeria between $250,000 and $500,000
• Police report from the country in which the applicant has lived for the last 5 years.

    2. Investor visa (for medium-sized enterprises) (N3B)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to five years.

    How to get

Medium business investors can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Documentary proof of investment in Nigeria between $500,000 and $1,000,000
• Police report from the country in which the applicant has lived for the last 5 years.

    3. Investor visa (for large corporations) (N3C)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to five years.

    How to get

Investors of large corporations.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Documentary proof of investment in Nigeria between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000
• Police report from the country in which the applicant has lived for the last 5 years.

    4. Investor visa (for very large corporations) (N3D)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to five years.

    How to get

Investors of very large corporations can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Documentary proof of investment in Nigeria in excess of $10,000,000
• Police report from the country in which the applicant has lived for the last 5 years.

    5. Investor visa (for oil/gas/energy sectors) (N3E)

Renewable residence permit. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to five years.

    How to get

Oil/gas/energy sector investors can get it.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Documentary proof of investment in Nigeria in excess of $100,000,000
• Police report from the country in which the applicant has lived for the last 5 years.