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Residence visas for Nigerians by origin and their relatives
Residence visas for relatives of permanent residents of Nigeria
Residence visas for highly skilled immigrants, retirees, and investors
ECOWAS citizens (residents of Nigeria) are eligible to receive an ECOWAS residence card.
Requirements for receiving:
- Application letter for ECOWAS Residence Card from the person/employer/embassy/high commission/diaspora association accepting immigration responsibility.
- ECOWAS travel certificate or national passport valid for at least the next 6 months.
- Photocopy of biodata page of ECOWAS travel certificate or national passport.
- Two copies of the applicant's recent passport photo.
- Electronic payment confirmation.
- Duly filled and signed questionnaire.
For those who work (in addition to the information specified above):
- Job offer letter.
- Letter of acceptance of a job offer.
- Resume of the applicant, if applicable.
- Certificate of registration with professional organizations (where required).
How to apply:
1. Complete the ECOWAS Residence Card online application form here, make the payment online and get your application ID and reference number.
2. Submit the completed ECOWAS Residence Card application form with other documents to the immigration office selected during the online application.
Processing time: 48 hours after receiving the application.
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.
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.
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