Purpose: For foreign nationals offered employment under an approved Expatriate Quota.
Eligibility: Must have a confirmed work contract with a Nigerian employer holding a valid quota.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Employment Contract.
• Acceptance letter from Employee.
• Formal application from the Employer/ Institution accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR)
• Expatriate Quota Approval.
• Educational Certificates/ Skill acquired (evidence to include Transcripts, Diplomas, Degrees etc)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Board Resolution (for senior managers).

Steps to Obtain

1. Company Applies for Expatriate Quota to Ministry of Interior.
2. Get Quota Approval (and acceptance letter to sponsor the applicant).
3. Submit STR (Subject-to-Regularization) Visa Application at Nigerian Embassy, including all documents.
4. Enter Nigeria and Regularize status, obtaining CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card).

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable? Not Applicable.
Stay duration:  2-year renewable permit upon regularization.
Restrictions: Must work only for sponsoring employer.
Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants to apply for R2B–R2E visa for Spouse/dependants.