About Nigeria
Whether your company is sending employees to Nigeria or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Nigeria's immigration system provides several options for employers of foreign nationals. Nigeria is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); its immigration program provides ECOWAS-specific provisions. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members vary by permit type.
- Business visitors from non-ECOWAS member states may use the business visa for stays of up to 90 days. This visa can be extended in Nigeria for another 30 to 90 days, at the authorities' discretion. ECOWAS nationals are visa exempt and may enter Nigeria with a valid passport. Non-ECOWAS nationals require an extension and must pay the corresponding fee for any stay beyond 56 cumulative days in a 12-month period.
- The Temporary Work Permit (TWP) is suitable for foreign nationals undertaking short-term technical assignments (e.g., after-sales installation, maintenance, repairs of machines, and equipment) and permits a single entry to Nigeria for work for up to 90 days. Foreign nationals typically receive a 60-day TWP on arrival in Nigeria which may then be extended for an additional 30 days.
- Both the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) or the Temporary Work Permit are suitable for foreign nationals undertaking work, depending on their intended length of stay.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
Related offices or regional coordination center (“RCC”)
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Fragomen RCC for Nigeria (Johannesburg)
