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Immigration Act, 2015

Act
Nigeria Source: Nigeria Immigration Service
ImmigrationVisaWork PermitExpatriate Quota

Summary (Plain English)

Governs immigration into and from Nigeria. Foreign nationals working in Nigeria need: 1) Expatriate Quota — approval from the Federal Ministry of Interior for each foreign position. 2) Subject to Regularisation (STR) visa or Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC). ECOWAS citizens have freedom of movement for up to 90 days. Business visa allows short business visits. Temporary Work Permit (TWP) available for short-term assignments (up to 90 days).

What This Means For You

  • • Expatriate Quota required before hiring foreign workers
  • • CERPAC card required for all resident foreign nationals (biometric ID)
  • • ECOWAS citizens: visa-free entry for up to 90 days
  • • Temporary Work Permit available for short assignments
  • • CERPAC costs approximately USD 1,000 annually

Original Source

https://immigration.gov.ng

Content sourced from Nigeria Immigration Service. Always refer to the official document for authoritative text.

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