Are these visas issued with indefinite stays or limited durations?
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N1A (Spouse of Nigerian Citizen) and N2A / N2B (Nigerians by Birth Who Renounced Citizenship) often provide indefinite residence (subject to passport validity).
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Investor Visas typically have multi-year residence permits (e.g., 3, 4, 6, 8, or 10 years), usually renewable upon meeting conditions.
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Retirement Visa (N5A) generally grants indefinite residence if you meet the retirement criteria in Nigeria. N5B provides a 2-year renewable permit.
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Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa (N4A) offers a 5-year (renewable) residence permit.
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Spouse/Dependants of Permanent Residents (N6A–N6D) have permits tied to the validity of the principal applicant’s own permit.
