Purpose: For Under 18 Minors of Nigerian Parents by birth traveling on a foreign passport to re-enter Nigeria.

Eligibility: Nigerians by birth in accordance with Section 25 and 31 of Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended holding other National Passports.

Requirements

• Valid Foreign Passport of Minor (not less than 6 months validity).
• Birth Certificate of Minor (Must show Parents Full names)
• Valid Passport of Nigerian Parent 
• Proof of Nigerian Parentage (birth certificate with Nigerian parents, old Nigerian passport, etc.).
• Valid Ticket.

• Passport sized Photo of Minor
• Passport Size photo of accompanying Parental/Legal Guardian
• Parental/Legal Guardian’s Letter of consent (if accompanying by a guardian)
• Application Letter from Parent/Guardian requesting visa.

Steps to Obtain

1. obtain documentation to show Nigerian heritage.
2. Apply for F9B Visa (e-Visa).
3. Upload Visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa
5. Get Landing Card

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Yes.
Stay duration: Not exceeding 30 days per entry. multiple entry.
Restrictions: Not permitted for employment. Interchangeable use of Passports is not allowed.
Family: Family applications Only

Purpose: A type of visa issued to persons who wish to undergo resident internship programme in Nigeria.
Eligibility: For Interns.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)  
• Passport size photo 
• Letter of acceptance of internship by institution in Nigeria
• Formal application by the institution accepting IR.

Steps to Obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  1-year.
Restrictions: Permitted for employment subject to Approval. To school in Nigeria.
Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants to apply for R7B visa for spouse.

Purpose: A type of visa issued to the Spouse of Academic Exchange Programme (AEP) participants to reside in Nigeria.

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Eligibility: Spouse accompanying AEP participant.

Requirements

• Passport valid for minimum of 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
• Formal application for R8B Visa by the institution accepting Immigration
• Responsibility
• Evidence of marriage
• Evidence of Spouse Residence Permit
• Evidence of funds to sustain the family.

Steps to Obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Not applicable.
Stay duration:  2-year renewable permit upon regularization.
Restrictions: No employment. To reside in Nigeria.
Family/Group Applications: No.

Purpose: A type of visa issued for the purpose of Resident Academic Exchange Programme (AEP) in Nigeria.
Eligibility: For Students, Scholars, Lecturers, Researchers, Sabbaticals, Law Enforcement and Security Officers.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)  
• Passport size photo 
• MoU with relevant MDA and Institutions
• Letter of acceptance for immigration responsibility by the institution 

Steps to Obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  2-year renewable permit upon regularization.
Restrictions: No employment. Reside in Nigeria.
Family/Group Applications: No.

Purpose: A type of visa issued to spouse of international student in Nigeria.
Eligibility: Spouse accompanying an international student.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)  
• Passport size photo 
• Admission letter from an accredited Nigerian educational institution 
• Proof of payment of required minimum tuition fee by Applicant or
• Sponsor (Statement attached)
• Letter of acceptance for immigration responsibility by the institution 
• Copy of spouse Residence
• Evidence of marriage
• Evidence of funds to sustain the family.

Steps to Obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Not applicable.
Stay duration:  2-year renewable permit upon regularization.
Restrictions: No employment. Reside in Nigeria.
Family/Group Applications: No.

Purpose: A type of visa issued for the purpose of schooling in Nigeria.
Eligibility: International Students.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)  
• Passport size photo 
• Admission letter from an accredited Nigerian educational institution 
• Proof of payment of required minimum tuition fee by Applicant or Sponsor
• (Statement attached)
• Letter of acceptance for immigration responsibility by the institution 
• Evidence of funds to sustain the Family (6 months Statement) or proof of sponsorship 

Steps to Obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Not applicable.
Stay duration:  2-year renewable permit upon regularization.
Restrictions: Permitted for employment subject to Approval. To school in Nigeria.
Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants to apply for R7B visa for spouse.

Purpose: A type of visa issued to a Nigerian by birth who renounced the Nigerian citizenship, in fulfilment of the provision of Section 37 (12) of Immigration Act 2015.

Eligibility: Nigerians by birth who renounced Nigerian citizenship.

Requirements:

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)
• Renunciation Certificate
• Attested Birth Certificate
• Supporting evidence of previous Nigerian citizenship (if applicable)
• Security Clearance Certificate

• Steps to obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

• Validity: Indefinite.
• Extendable: Not applicable.
• Stay duration: Indefinite (Residence Permit)
• Restrictions: No employment. To reside in Nigeria only.
• Family/Group Applications: No.

Purpose: A type of visa issued to spouses of Nigerian Citizens, in line with the provision of Section 37 (10) of Immigration Act 2015.

Eligibility: Spouse of Nigerian Citizens.

Requirements:

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)  
• Passport size photo 
• Attested Marriage Certificate
• Copy of the sponsoring Nigerian citizen’s valid identification (e.g., National
• ID, Passport)
• Evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement)
• Police Clearance Certificate

• Steps to obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

• Validity: 90 days from issuance.
• Extendable: Not applicable.
• Stay duration: 4 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: No employment. To reside in Nigeria only.
• Family/Group Applications: No.

Purpose: A Visa type for aged parents (65 years and above) of Permanent Resident Visa holders under the Investor, Highly Skilled, or Retirement categories who wish to reside in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Aged parents (65 years and above) of holders of N3A, N3B, N3C, N3D, N3E, N4A, N5A, or N5B visas.

Requirements:

• Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Passport size photo
• Evidence of Medical Insurance Certificate from Nigeria
• Medical clearance certificate from country of residence
• Police Clearance Certificate from country of residence
• Birth Certificate / Affidavit showing relationship to the principal applicant

Steps to obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (via embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

• Validity: 90 days from issuance.
• Extendable: Not applicable.
• Stay duration: Multiple entry, Residence Permit. (Subject to the validity of the principal).
• Restrictions: Not permitted for employment. To reside in Nigeria only.
• Family/Group Applications: No.

Purpose: A Visa type for dependant (18 years and above) of Permanent Resident Visa holders (Investors, Highly Skilled Immigrants, and Retirees) who wish to reside in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Dependants (18 years and above) of holders of N3A, N3B, N3C, N3D, N3E, N4A, N5A, or N5B visas

Requirements:

• Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Passport size photo
• Evidence of Medical Insurance Certificate from Nigeria
• Medical clearance certificate from country of residence
• Security Clearance Certificate from country of residence
• Birth Certificate

Steps to obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

• Validity: 90 days from issuance.
• Extendable: Not applicable.
• Stay duration: Multiple entry, Residence Permit. (Subject to the validity of the principal).
• Restrictions: Not permitted for employment. To reside in Nigeria only.
• Family/Group Applications: No.