About Nigeria
Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Nigeria—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.
Nigeria is a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). If you’re a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Nigeria, several options are available.
- Business Visits: As a business visitor, you'll generally need to apply for a business visa (multiple or single entry) with a Nigerian consular post before you travel. Business visas typically permit a stay of up to 90 days; they can be extended in country for an additional 30 to 90 days, at the authorities' discretion. If you're a citizen of a non-ECOWAS member country, you'll need to seek an extension for any stay of 56 cumulative days or more in a 12-month period.
- Work Authorization: Depending on your intended length of stay/work, the main work authorization categories are (1) the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC); and (2) the Temporary Work Permit (TWP). Note that work authorization options differ if you're a citizen of an ECOWAS member country.
- Internships/Traineeships: If you're traveling to Nigeria for training, the Intern Visa may be an option. It is issued for 12 months and is non-renewable.
- Self-employment: If you're looking to invest in Nigeria, the Investor Visa is generally granted for five years. To qualify, you must provide proof of capital investment in Nigeria; the required amount is determined by the size of the company (small to ultra-large), with a set investment amount for companies in the oil and gas industry.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
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Fragomen RCC for Nigeria (Johannesburg)
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