The Comprehensive Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Cards (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.