Purpose: A visa type for dependant (under 18 years) of Permanent Resident Visa holders under the Investor, Highly Skilled, or Retirement categories who wish to reside in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Dependants who are under 18 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 (where applicable for minors, subject to local rules)
• Birth Certificate
• Parental/Legal Guardian’s Letter of consent (if accompanying a guardian)

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.

Purpose: A visa type for the spouses of Permanent Resident Visa holders (Investors, Highly Skilled Immigrants, and Retirees) who wish to reside in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Spouse 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
• Marriage 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.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type visa for persons aged 65 years and above who have retired abroad and now wishes to reside in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Foreign national retirees (65 years and above) who retired abroad.

Requirements:

• Letter of Retirement
• Proof of importation of funds (bank statement)
• Verifiable place of residence in Nigeria
• Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Passport size photo
• Proof of retirement income (pension payments, where applicable)
• Evidence of Medical Insurance Certificate
• Security Clearance Certificate from country of residence

Steps to obtain

1. Obtain 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 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: Not permitted for employment. Permitted to reside in Nigeria only.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type retirement Visa for persons aged 65 years and above who have retired in Nigeria, having worked in the country for a minimum of 20 years and wish to continue residing in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Foreign national retirees (65 years and above) who retired in Nigeria after at least 20 years of service

Requirements

• Evidence of previous temporary residency visa (where applicable)
• Valid Passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Passport size photo
• Proof of retirement income
• Evidence of Medical Insurance Certificate

Steps to obtain

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

• Validity: Not Applicable.
• Extendable: Not Applicable.
• Stay duration: Indefinite. (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: Permitted to reside in Nigeria.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa for foreign nationals who possess knowledge, abilities, and technical know-how deemed highly relevant to the current and future needs of the Nigerian economy.

Eligibility: Foreign nationals with specialized knowledge or technical expertise in an area relevant to Nigeria’s economic needs

Requirements:

• Valid Passport and recent passport photo
• Letter of recommendation by the Nigerian Skills Gap Assessment (under ITF)
• Vetted credentials and CV/skill profile
• Police report from place of residence

Steps to obtain

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

• Validity: 90 days from issuance.
• Extendable: Yes.
• Stay duration: 5years, Multiple entry. (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: Permitted to work and reside in Nigeria
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type visa for potential oil/gas/power sector investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Oil/gas/power sector investors

Requirements:

• Evidence of US$100,000,000 imported and retained as investor’s capital.
• Applicants must have previously held or currently hold either an F4B or F4C Visa.
• Security clearances from place of residence.
• Valid Passport and recent passport photo.
• Proof of Investment in a large enterprise.
• Business Plan specific to the enterprise.
• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Documents.

Steps to obtain:

1. Obtain 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: 10 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: To invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained in Nigeria.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type visa for potential ultra large-Scale Corporate Investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Ultra large-scale corporation investors

Requirements:

• Evidence of US$10,000,000 and above as importation and retention of investor’s capital
• Applicants must have previously held or currently hold either an F4B or F4C Visa
• Security clearances from place of residence
• Valid Passport and recent passport photo
• Proof of Investment in an ultra-large Enterprise
• Business Plan specific to the enterprise
• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Documents

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: 8 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: To invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained in Nigeria.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type visa for potential large-Scale Corporate Investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Large scale corporation investors.

Requirements:

• Evidence of US$1,000,000 – US$10,000,000 imported and retained as investor’s capital
• Applicants must have previously held or currently hold either an F4B or F4C Visa
• Security Clearance from place of residence
• Valid Passport and recent passport photo
• Proof of investment in a large enterprise
• Business Plan specific to the large enterprise
• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Documents

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: 6 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: To invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained in Nigeria.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type visa for potential medium-scale enterprise investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Medium scale enterprise investors

Requirements:

• Evidence of US$500,000 – US$1,000,000 imported and retained as investor’s capital
• Applicants must have previously held or currently hold either an F4B or F4C Visa
• Security clearance from place of residence
• Valid Passport and recent passport photo
• Proof of investment in a medium enterprise
• Business Plan specific to the enterprise
• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Documents

• 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: To invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained in Nigeria.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type visa for potential small-scale enterprise investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.

Eligibility: Small scale enterprise investors

Requirements:

• Must have had or currently hold either F4B or F4C Visa
• Evidence of US$250,000 – US$500,000 imported and retained as investor’s capital
• Security clearance from place of residence
• Valid Passport and recent passport photo
• Proof of investment in a small enterprise
• Business Plan specific to the small enterprise
• Certificate of Incorporation / Business Registration Documents

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: 3 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
• Restrictions: To invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained in Nigeria.
• Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.