Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC)
The Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Cards (CERPAC) is a residence permit issued to foreigners residing or employed in Nigeria. The CERPAC serves as proof
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Visitors with irregular status
Regularize your immigration status in Nigeria before the grace period ends on 1st August 2025. This special initiative provides an opportunity for all foreigners residing in Nigeria with expired visas, overstayed periods, or even visas acquired through fraudulent means to correct their status legally without penalties. Take advantage of this chance to regularize your stay and avoid future immigration complications.
Everything Visa
Explore Nigeria’s diverse visa categories, each tailored to specific travel needs. From tourism to business or study, find the right option, meet the requirements, and enjoy a seamless visa experience.
Everything Passport
Enjoy a streamlined application process by obtaining or renewing your passport online. Experience ultimate convenience with secure, contactless procedures, all from the comfort of home
Emergency Travel Certificate
Lost or stolen passport? Don’t panic. The new Emergency Travel Certificate is now within reach, allowing you to get back on track in less than 72 hours.
Landing and Exit Cards
Landing and Exit Cards are mandatory travel documents required of all passengers entering or departing Nigeria. These cards must be completed upon arrival at or departure from Nigerian borders and serve as a critical instrument for immigration control and border management. commences May 1, 2025
CERPAC
Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) is an essential immigration document issued by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to foreign nationals residing and working in Nigeria. It serves as both a residence permit and an identification card, granting expatriates the legal right to live, work, or conduct business in Nigeria for a specified duration, typically up to one year (renewable).
CERPAC is mandatory for all non-Nigerians who intend to stay in the country beyond 56 days for employment, business, or long-term residence purposes.
Important Updates
NIS Receives Operational Vehicles Donated by German Federal Police
Great strides in enhancing Border Security was made today, 20th December, 2024 as the Nigeria Immigration Service, officially, received two (2) operational vehicles donated by
Specialized Training for Top Management Support Staff
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has successfully concluded a Specialised Training and Capacity-building Program for Special and Personal Assistants of its Top Management held at