History
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has witnessed
series of changes since it was extracted from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in
1958. The Immigration Department as it was known then was entrusted with the
core Immigration duties under the headship of the Chief Federal Immigration
Officer (CFIO). The department in its embryo inherited the Immigration
Ordinance of 1958 for its operation. At inception the department had a narrow
operational scope and maintained a low profile and simple approach in attaining
the desired goals and objectives of the government. During this period, only
the Visa and Business Sections were set up.
On August 1st, 1963, Immigration Department came of
age when it was formally established by an Act of Parliament (Cap 171, Laws of
the Federation Nigeria). The head of the Department then was the Director of
Immigration. Thus, the first set of Immigration officers were former NPF
officers. It became a department under the control and supervision of the
Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs (FMIA) as a Civil Service outfit.
Mission statement
1. Our resolve is to have an IT driven security outfit
that can conveniently address the operational challenges of modern migration.
2. To give the service a new sense of direction that can
make it relevant at all times to the world security order and global trend.
Operational Structure
The Service has three (3) Directorates, Eight Zonal
offices, Thirty-Six State Commands & Federal Capital Territory and
Immigration offices in the 774 local government areas.
The
three Directorates are:
Finance,
Administration & Technical Services(FATS)
The FATS directorate is statutorily charged with the
responsibility of policy initiation, formulation, articulation and
implementation.
It is equally responsible for the financial management, recruitment, discipline, postings, deployments and promotion of officers and men of the Service.
It is equally responsible for the financial management, recruitment, discipline, postings, deployments and promotion of officers and men of the Service.
Operations,
Passport, Border Patrol, ECOWAS & African Affairs
It is responsible for the provision of various
immigration facilities such as:
·
Visa
·
CERPAC
·
Passports
Investigation,
Inspectorate and Enforcement
Investigation,
Inspectorate and Enforcement is a Directorate of the Nigeria charged with the
following responsibilities:
Investigation and Aliens Control :
(I) Detection, Screening and investigation of violations and abuses of Immigration Laws and regulations
(I) Detection, Screening and investigation of violations and abuses of Immigration Laws and regulations
Visa Types
CATEGORIES
OF VISAS AVAILABLE TO EXPATRIATES DESIROUS OF TRAVELING TO NIGERIA FOR VARIOUS
REASONS & PURPOSES
Nigerian Visas are obtained in the Countries where applicants
are domiciled or the nearest Nigerian Mission nearest to their Countries of
residence.
1. Transit Visa / Entry Permit
Who
qualifies
- Transiting passengers with confirmed Visa to onward destination other than Nigeria
- Seamen/pilots
- Transiting passengers with confirmed Visa to onward destination other than Nigeria
- Seamen/pilots
Requirements
for the issuance of Transit Visa
o Valid passport with minimum of 6 months validity
o Valid visa to onward destination outside Nigeria
o Confirmed Airline ticket to final destination
o Evidence of funds
2. Direct Transit Visa (airside) / Entry Permit
Who qualifies
- Transiting passengers with confirmed Visa to onward destination other than Nigeria
- Seamen/ Pilots signing on
Requirements for the issuance of Direct Transit Visa (airside)/ Entry Permit
- Transiting passengers with confirmed Visa to onward destination other than Nigeria
- Seamen/ Pilots signing on
Requirements for the issuance of Direct Transit Visa (airside)/ Entry Permit
o Passport with minimum of 6 months validity
o Valid visa to onward destination outside Nigeria
o Confirmed Airline ticket to final destination
o Evidence of sufficient funds
Validity
- Validity of stay is 48 hours.
- Not valid for employment
- Validity of stay is 48 hours.
- Not valid for employment
3. Business Visa / Entry Permit
Who qualifies
Business men and Investors coming to Nigeria for business discussions Obtainable from Nigerian Missions abroad
Requirements for the issuance of Business Visa / Entry Permit
Business men and Investors coming to Nigeria for business discussions Obtainable from Nigerian Missions abroad
Requirements for the issuance of Business Visa / Entry Permit
o Evidence of sufficient funds
o A valid return ticket
o Acceptance of IR (Immigration Responsibilities)
o Evidence of sufficient funds to maintain one's self in
the country
o A letter of invitation from a company in Nigeria,
accepting full immigration responsibility
Validity
- Validity of stay is 90 days but extendable - Not valid for employment
- Validity of stay is 90 days but extendable - Not valid for employment
4. Tourist Visa / Entry Permit
Who qualifies
- Persons wishing to visit Nigeria for the purpose of tourism
- Individuals who want to visit family members
Requirements for the issuance of Tourist Visa / Entry Permit
- Persons wishing to visit Nigeria for the purpose of tourism
- Individuals who want to visit family members
Requirements for the issuance of Tourist Visa / Entry Permit
o Valid passport with minimum of 6 months validity
o Valid Visa to onward destination
o Valid Airline return ticket
o Evidence of funds
o Evidence of Hotel reservation
o Acceptance of IR (Immigration Responsibility)
Validity
- Not valid for employment
- Not valid for employment
5. Diplomatic Visa / Entry Permit
Who
qualifies
o Visiting Heads of States and their families
o Top officials of Government and their families
o Diplomats and their families
o Holders of United Nations Diplomatic Passport and
Laisser passes
o members of accredited Diplomatic Missions
o members of International organizations
o members of accredited International non governmental
organizations
Requirements for the issuance of Official / Diplomatic
Visa / Entry Permit
o Valid standard, official or diplomatic passports
o Note Verbale
o Obtainable from Nigerian Missions abroad
6. Subject to Regularization Visa / Entry Permit
Who qualifies
Expatriates employed by individuals, corporate bodies or governments (i.e. to take up employment in Nigeria)
Requirements for the issuance of STR Visa / Entry Permit
Expatriates employed by individuals, corporate bodies or governments (i.e. to take up employment in Nigeria)
Requirements for the issuance of STR Visa / Entry Permit
o Valid passport with minimum of 6 months validity
o Letter of employment
o Expatriate quota approval
o Credentials of the applicant
o Duly completed form IMM 22
o Curriculum Vitae or Resume
o For chief executive officers (C.E.O) of corporate
organizations, there is need for extract of the minutes of the Board's
resolution
o Obtainable only from Nigerian Missions in the
countries where applicants are domiciled for at least six (6) months
o Receipt of online payment of visa fee.
7. Temporary Work Permit Visa / Entry Permit
Who qualifies
- Experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialized skilled services, such as after sales installation , maintenance, repairs of machines & equipment
Requirements for the issuance of Temporary work permit (TWP)
- Experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialized skilled services, such as after sales installation , maintenance, repairs of machines & equipment
Requirements for the issuance of Temporary work permit (TWP)
o Confirmed Airline Return ticket
o Acceptance of IR (Immigration Responsibility) by
inviting organizations or individual.
o Obtainable only from the office of the Comptroller
General of Immigration in the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters, Abuja.
Explanatory Note:
IR means acceptance of Immigration Responsibility which includes but not limited to
IR means acceptance of Immigration Responsibility which includes but not limited to
- Accommodation/feeding
- Transportation
- and if need be the cost of repatriation or deportation
Expatriate Quota
REVISED GUIDELINE(S) ON BUSINESS PERMIT AND QUOTA
INTRODUCTION
The
Citizenship and Business Department has responsibility for administering and
enforcing the provisions of the immigration Act, 1963 relate to the
establishment of business in Nigeria and the employment of expatriates. In
other Words, the Department is entrusted principally with the following
responsibilities;
I.
Issuance of Business
Permit and expatriate Quota positions
II.
Monitoring the
execution of the quota positions granted in order to ensure effective transfer
of technology to Nigerians and eventual indigenization of the positions
occupied by the Expatriates.
GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL COMPANIES
Every
enterprise, desirous of obtaining Business Permit and Expatriate Quota, is to
submit an application to that effect to the Federal Ministry of Internal
Affairs on Form T/1 designed for that purpose Companies are, however, to note
that emphasis would be placed on employment of Nigerians to understudy the
foreign experts for the purpose of training them, to enable the understudies
acquire relevant skills for the eventual take-over of the expatriate quota
positions. Renewal of quotas granted will not be automatic but considered on
merit based on submission of the required documents, as specified in paragraph
3 (C) of this Handbook.
GRANT OF BUSINESS PERMIT / EXPATRIATE QUOTA POSITION
All
applications by companies for Business Permit and expatriate Quota should be
accompanied by the following documents:
A.
BUSINESS PERMIT
For only Joint Venture and wholly Foreign owned Companies.
For only Joint Venture and wholly Foreign owned Companies.
i.
Completed
Immigration Form T/1
ii.
Certificate of
Incorporation
iii.
Memorandum and
Article of Association
iv.
Feasibility
Report (should be certified or registered with Corporate Affairs commission
(CAC)
v.
Corporate Affairs
Commission’s Form CAC 2.3 ^ 2.5 of CAC C02 & C07
vi.
Joint Venture
Agreement for partnership venture between Nigerian and foreigners (original to
be presented for sighting)
vii.
Company’s Current
Tax Clearance Certificate (Original to be presented for sighting)
viii.
Lease agreement
for C of O for opening premises (original to be presented for sighting)
NOTE:
For Business permit, the Authorized share capital must not be less than N10 million in respect of each Company.
B.
GRANT OF
EXPATRIATE QUOTA ONLY
Same documents as in (a) above plus:
Same documents as in (a) above plus:
I.
Evidence of
imported machinery, such as, Form M, Proforma invoice, Shipping documents and
Clean Certificate of Inspection issued by Government appointed Pre-shipment
Inspection Agents.
II.
License / Permit
/ Certificate from relevant Government Agencies / department / ministries for
the operation or execution of project if company is engaged in oil services,
health care services, fishing, mining, constructions (Work Registration Board),
etc (original to be presented for sighting)
III.
Evidence of work
at hand, its duration and value attached to the contract(s) if the company is
engaged in building, civil engineering, construction, etc (original to be
presented for sighting)
IV.
Proposed annual
salaries to be paid to the expatriates to be recruited indicating designation,
names, jobs description and qualifications (CV and copies of credentials of
expatriate to be attached).
C. RENEWAL OF EXPATRIATES QUOTA
.
Completed
Immigration Form /T2
i.
Corporate Tax
Clearance Certificate (original to be presented for sighting)
ii.
Current Tax
Clearance certificate of the expatriate (original to be presented for sighting)
iii.
Expatriate Quota
Returns for the three months preceding the date of approval.
iv.
Detailed Training
programme for Nigerians
v.
List of Nigerians
understudying expatriate on prescribed formats showing date employed,
qualification, etc.
vi.
List of Nigerian
Senior/Management Staffs showing names, designations, qualifications, salaries
per annum
vii.
Certificate
Current Audited Accounts
viii.
Annual income tax
Clearance certificate of the Expatriate staff (original to be presented fro
sighting);
D.
ADDITIONAL
EXPATRIATE QUOTA
Same documents as for renewal of expatriate quota plus:
Same documents as for renewal of expatriate quota plus:
0.
Evidence of
acquired machinery or expansion of company is engaged in manufacturing in the
form of Clean Certificate of inspection (CCI) issued by Government appointed
Pre shipment inspection Agents
1.
Evidence of new
contract if Company is engaged in construction/engineering and oil (original to
be presented for Sighting) see b (ii) for guidance
2.
Evidence of
acquired farm / factory if Company is engaged in agro-allied business (original
to be presented for sighting).
E.
RESTORATIONS OF
QUOTA
In applying for restoration, there must be reasons and proof for the reactivation and revitalizing the company i.e. previously depressed economy, increased demand for the Company’s product / services and acquisition of new machinery i.e. Clean Certificate of Inspection (CCI) issued by Government appointed Pre-shipment inspection AGENTS.
In applying for restoration, there must be reasons and proof for the reactivation and revitalizing the company i.e. previously depressed economy, increased demand for the Company’s product / services and acquisition of new machinery i.e. Clean Certificate of Inspection (CCI) issued by Government appointed Pre-shipment inspection AGENTS.
F.
REDESIGNATION OF
QUOTA
In case where a Company has difficulty in filling or owing to exigency of Operations, it is at liberty to apply for the re-designation of the affected position and this will be considered, purely on its own merit.
In case where a Company has difficulty in filling or owing to exigency of Operations, it is at liberty to apply for the re-designation of the affected position and this will be considered, purely on its own merit.
G.
PERMANENT UNTIL
REVIEWED QUOTA – (P.U.R)
The main reason for the granting of P.U.R quota slot for which a Certificate would be issued, is to enable the foreign subscriber(s) adequately protect their interest and to give them a sense of greater commitment. The criteria and documents required for P.U.R are:
The main reason for the granting of P.U.R quota slot for which a Certificate would be issued, is to enable the foreign subscriber(s) adequately protect their interest and to give them a sense of greater commitment. The criteria and documents required for P.U.R are:
.
Minimum share
capital should be N10 Million
i.
Appreciable net
profit of which not less than N2 million has been paid as Corporate Tax
(original to be presented for sighting)
ii.
Certified and
Detailed Audited Account
iii.
Certificate of
Incorporation
iv.
Monthly Returns
of Expatriate Quota
v.
Company
Organisation Structure
vi.
Individual Income
tax Clearance Certificate of the expatriates (original to be presented for
sighting).
NOTE:
Other factors that would also be considered when considering P.U.R request include:
Other factors that would also be considered when considering P.U.R request include:
vii.
political /
policy direction of Government.
viii.
company’s area of
business to fall within priority sectors of the economy.
ix.
Evidence that
P/U.R would guarantee Technology transfer.
x.
Company should
have large quota portfolio and Corresponding share holding as an added
qualification.
H.
QUOTA FOR
INDIGENOUS COMPANY (FULLY-OWNED BY NIGERIANS
Same documents as in (b) above except Joint Venture Agreement
Same documents as in (b) above except Joint Venture Agreement
I.
WHOLLY-OWNED
FOREIGN COMPANY
.
Same documents as
in (a) & (b) above except Joint venture Agreement
i.
Share Capital
must not be less than N10 Million.
J. AMENDMENT OF BUSINESS PERMIT
.
Board Resolution
on the changes in either the composition of the Board of directors, location of
business or line of activities duly registered with Corporate Affairs
Commission
i.
Extract of Minute
of Board of Directors Meeting showing decision taken and attendance.
ii.
Evidence of
resignation / appointment of Directors (old & new) where applicable
iii.
Company Current
Tax Clearance Certificate (original to be presented for sighting);
NOTE:
Board Resolution should indicate names of Directors present at the meeting and must be fully signed by the Chairman and Company Secretary.
NOTE:
Board Resolution should indicate names of Directors present at the meeting and must be fully signed by the Chairman and Company Secretary.
K.
FEES PAYABLE FOR
SERVICES RENDERED
From time to time, fees payable for services rendered are subject to review. The currently reviewed fees are as follows:
From time to time, fees payable for services rendered are subject to review. The currently reviewed fees are as follows:
|
S/N
|
DESCRIPTION
|
COST
(N)
|
|
1.
|
Processing
fees
|
25,000
|
|
2.
|
Grant
of Establishment Quota(Per Slot)
|
10,000
|
|
3.
|
Renewal
of Quota Position (Per Slot)
|
5,000
|
|
4.
|
Additional
quota (Per Slot)
|
10,000
|
|
5.
|
Stay
of Action
|
5,000
|
|
6.
|
Grant
of Business permit
|
50,000
|
|
7.
|
Amendment
of Business permit
|
25000
|
|
8.
|
Regarding
of quota (per slot)
|
10,000
|
|
9.
|
Appeal
Processing fee
|
10,000
|
|
10.
|
Restoration
of Lapsed quota
|
55,000
|
|
11.
|
upgrading
of quota to P.V.R (Per Slot)
|
$10,000
|
|
12.
|
Re-designation
of P.U.R slot (GM to MD or MD to GM etc)
|
$10,000
|
|
13.
|
Detagging
/ Extension of quota(Per Slot)
|
10,000
|
|
14
|
Revalidation
of Lapsed quota(Per Slot)
|
10,000
|
|
15
|
Penalty
for late submission of Renewal of private license
|
150,000
|
CERPAC
What Is CERPAC ?
CERPAC IS THE ACRONYM FOR COMBINED EXPATRIATE RESIDENCE PERMIT AND ALIENS CARD.
Who qualifies
Expatriates resident or working in Nigeria
CERPAC IS THE ACRONYM FOR COMBINED EXPATRIATE RESIDENCE PERMIT AND ALIENS CARD.
Who qualifies
Expatriates resident or working in Nigeria
1. INTRODUCTION
AND REQUIREMENTS
CERPAC FORMS:
CERPAC FORMS:
1.
CR (Concessionary)
forms are meant for Missionaries, Students, on ECOWAS African Nationals
and Cameroonians
2.
AO forms are for
other Nationals and persons with special Immigrant status.
3.
AR forms are for
Exempted Persons (Diplomats, Government officials, NGO’s and Niger-wives).
a.
AR forms are
issued at the Immigration Service quarters and State Commands all over the
Federation.
b.
CR & AO forms
are obtainable from Afribank Nigeria Plc.
CERPAC
GUIDELINE(S)
4.
The CERPAC form
as endorsed is valid for three (3) months from the date of purchase.
5.
Two forms are
endorsed with this Booklet Guideline(s) as sample at the point of collection of
the CERPAC pack.
a.
Please read
through both forms carefully before completing them.
b.
Use a black ball
point pen and complete the forms in capital letters .
2. Please Note the following:
i.
The envelope
containing this CERPAC Pack should be preserved and used in submitting your
forms and documents after completion.
ii.
All fees paid to
obtain forms are not refundable.
iii.
In the event of
loss of form(s), replacement will be treated as a new issue and will attract
the original fees.
iv.
Any erasures,
cancellation, or defacement of any sort shall render the form(s) void.
v.
Any form(s)
voided as in 2.4 (above) must be returned as a complete set to the bank of
purchase for replacement. Such replacement will attract a service charge and
pack cost of N2,500(Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) payable to the Bank.
3.
.
Three (3) Nos. “2
x 2” passport photographs on white background should be submitted with
the completed forms. One of the photographs should be attached to the
bottom right-hand side of the CERPAC form titled “Receipt and Temporary Card
i.
You are required
to append your signature beside your photograph attached on the form (as in 3.1
above)
ii.
Enclose also one
(1) No. facial portrait measuring 4' x 3' (inch) white background
4. All completed forms and documents should be submitted
to the Immigration State Command where your file(s) is (are) located, for
Verification and Clearance.
5. At the time of submitting the completed forms and
documents, you will be required to present your original Passport for
verification of the documents presented.
6. When your forms and documents are received, verified
and endorsed by the relevant Immigration State Command, an Immigration/CERPAC
Stamp will be applied to your Receipt/Temporary Card. Please ensure that the
Receipt/ Temporary Card is authenticated and returned to you. You will also be
required to physically come into a CERPAC office for the capture of your
Digital Personal Identification.
Special Immigrant Status
Special Immigrant Status
.
Special Immigrant
Status: These are expatriates married to Nigerian Women
i.
Formal letter of
request from Nigerian wife accepting Immigration Responsibility.
ii.
Formal letter of
request from the husband.
iii.
Photocopies of
the first five (5) pages of wife’s ria Standard passport.
iv.
Photocopy of
marriage Certificate.
v.
Duly completed
form IMM22 in triplicate copies with three (3) recent passport photographs.
vi.
Applicant’s
National Passport.
7. CERPAC FEES
|
S.No.
|
CATEGORY
FORM ISSUED
|
CERPAC
1 YR
|
CERPAC
2 YRS
|
|
1
|
MISSIONARY
CR
|
$200
|
$400
|
|
2
|
STUDENTS
CR
|
$200
|
$400
|
|
3
|
NON
ECOWAS AFRICAN NATIONALS CR
|
$200
|
$400
|
|
4
|
CAMEROONIANS
|
$240
|
$480
|
|
5
|
OTHERS
AO
|
$350
|
$700
|
|
Payment
in Naira Equivalent.
|
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8.
Exempted
Persons:
Exempted Persons (Diplomats, Government Officials (GO’s), Niger-wives, Non Governmental Organization (NGO’s) are to be issued CERPAC Gratis.
Exempted Persons (Diplomats, Government Officials (GO’s), Niger-wives, Non Governmental Organization (NGO’s) are to be issued CERPAC Gratis.
9.
CERPAC
validity:
The validity of CERPAC is two (2) years.
The validity of CERPAC is two (2) years.
10. Requirements:
In addition to the above guideline(s), the following are additional requirements for the issuance of CERPAC in the various categories.
In addition to the above guideline(s), the following are additional requirements for the issuance of CERPAC in the various categories.
.
Regularisation of
Stay
d.
Application
letter from the employer requesting Regularization of stay and accepting
Immigration Responsibility (IR) on behalf
of the expatriate.
e.
Letter of
Appointment/Employment
f.
Acceptance of offer of
Appointment/Employment.
g.
Form IMM22 with
three (3) Passport –size photograph.
h.
Quota Approval
i.
Vetted
Credentials
j.
Valid Passport
with STR (Subject to Regularization) (Employment) visa and photocopies of
relevant pages.
i.
Regularization of
foreign students at our higher institutions of learning
§ Formal letter of application for regularization from
student
§ Letter of recommendation from the Institution and
acceptance of
Immigration
responsibility
§ A copy of his Admission letter
§ A copy of letter of acceptance
§ Evidence of payment of School fees.
Photocopy of relevant pages of the applicant's
passport including the page of relevant visa.
i.
EXEMPTED
PERSONS
§ Diplomats
§ Formal letter of request from Embassy
§ National Passport of Diplomat with diplomatic visa
endorsement and photocopies of relevant pages.
§ Letter of Accreditation from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
§ Duly completed form IMM22 in triplicates with three
(3) recent Passport photographs.
ii.
GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS
§ Government Officials (GO’s)
§ Formal letter of request from employer accepting
Immigration Responsibility (I.R.)
§ Personal letter of request from applicant.
§ Letter of offer of employment
§ Personal letter of acceptance of offer
§ Duly completed form IMM22 in triplicate copies with
three (3) recent Passport photograph.
§ National Passport of applicant with GO visa
Endorsement and photocopies of relevant pages of passport.
§ Photocopies of vetted credentials
§
iii.
NIGER-WIVES
§ Niger-wives:
§ Formal letter of request from Nigerian husband
accepting Immigration Responsibility.
§ Formal letter of request from the wife.
§ Photocopies of the first five (5) pages of husband’s
Nigeria Standard passport.
§ Photocopy of marriage Certificate.
§ Duly completed form IMM22 in triplicate copies with
three (3) recent passport photographs.
§ Applicant’s National Passport.
iv.
NON GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANIZATIONS
§ Non Governmental Organizations (NGO'S)
§ Formal letter of request from the NGO accepting
Immigration Responsibility I.R.
§ Personal letter of request from applicant.
§ Letter of offer of employment
§ Personal letter of acceptance of offer.
§ Duly completed form IMM22 in triplicates with three
(3) recent passport photographs.
§ National Passport of applicant with STR visa
endorsement and photocopies of relevant pages of passport.
§ Letter from National Planning Commission (NPC).
v.
OTHERS: FREE
ZONES (EPZ,ETC,PTZ,GTZ)
0.
Formal letter of
request from the Free Zones accepting I.R.
1.
Personal letter
of request from applicant.
2.
Letter of offer
of employment.
3.
Personal letter
of acceptance of offer.
4.
Duly completed
form IMM22 in triplicate with three (3)passport photographs
5.
National Passport
of applicant with STR visa endorsement and photocopies of relevant pages of
passport.
6.
Photocopy of
Certificate of Grant of Status
i.
RENEWAL/REPLACEMENT
OF CERPAC
0.
Renewal/Replacement
1.
Application
letter from the Employer requesting for renewal/replacement of Residence Card
and accepting I.R.
2.
Quota approval
3.
The Expiring
Resident Card (Original)
4.
Valid Passport
and photocopies of relevant pages.
ii.
CHANGE OF
EMPLOYMENT
0.
Application from
the new Employer requesting change of employment and accepting Immigration
Responsibility I.R.
1.
Letter of
Appointment/Employment
2.
Acceptance of
offer of Appointment/Employment.
3.
Letter of no
objection from the previous Employer.
4.
Quota Approval
5.
Valid Passport.
iii.
RE-DESIGNATION
0.
Application
letter from Employer requesting Re-designation and accepting Immigration
Responsibility I.R.
1.
Quota Approval
2.
Current Residence
Immigration Responsibility (Original)
3.
Valid Passport
and photocopies of relevant pages.
iv.
DEPENDANTS
0.
Application
from the Employer of the Principal Immigrant requesting Regularization or
Renewal.
1.
Valid Passport
(with STR visa) and photocopies or relevant pages in case of Regularisation.
2.
Valid Passport of
the Principal Immigrant.
3.
Current CERPAC of
the Principal Immigrant.
4.
Photocopy of
Marriage Certificate case of the wife of the Principal Immigrant)
5.
Form IMM22 with
three (3) Passport photographs (in the case of Regularisation).
v.
ALIENS
REGISTRATION
0.
Application from
the Employer indicating acceptance of Immigration Responsibility I.R.
1.
Valid Passport
and photocopies of relevant pages.
2.
Letter of
Appointment.
3.
Quota Approval of
the Company.
4.
Photocopy of the
Applicant’s credentials
5.
Duly completed
Forms IMMA.21 and E.20
6.
Four (4)
Passport-size photographs.
7.
Current CERPAC
(where applicable)
8.
Physical Presence
of the applicant.
WHAT IS CERPAC GREEN CARD ?
The CERPAC GREEN CARD is a bonafide document that
allows a non-Nigerian to reside in Nigeria and carry out an approved activity
as specified in the permit, or to accompany a resident or citizen of Nigeria as
a dependant. Possession of a valid CERPAC GREEN CARD does not exempt the holder
from having a valid entry or re-entry permit/visa. Holders of resident status
in Nigeria who are proceeding on leave or temporary duty outside Nigeria should
apply for re-entry permit/visa prior to their departure from Nigeria.
The validity is Two (2) years.
The validity is Two (2) years.
WHAT IS CERPAC BROWN CARD?
Every Alien resident in Nigeria or visiting with the
intention to remain in Nigeria in excess of 56 days and crew members leaving
their ship and staying ashore in excess of 28 days are required by law to
register. Unlike the CERPAC GREEN CARD, the BROWN CARD is, essentially, a
movement chart.
Under the new CERPAC Scheme, registration is valid for two years, after which application for revalidation must be made.
Under the new CERPAC Scheme, registration is valid for two years, after which application for revalidation must be made.
ECOWAS
What is ECOWAS ?
It is the acronym for Economic Community of West
African States which came into being in May 1975.
ECOWAS
Treaty:
To foster the economic integration and shared development of West African sub-region.
ECOWAS member States:
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cape Verde
- Cote d'ivoire
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Equatorial Guinea
- Togo
ECOWAS PROTOCOL:
Free Entry within 90days
Right of Residence:
- Right of establishment of business
To foster the economic integration and shared development of West African sub-region.
ECOWAS member States:
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cape Verde
- Cote d'ivoire
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Equatorial Guinea
- Togo
ECOWAS PROTOCOL:
Free Entry within 90days
Right of Residence:
- Right of establishment of business
Free Entry within 90days
Who qualifies?
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS treaty of May 1975.
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS treaty of May 1975.
Requirements
- Valid travel documents e.g. Country's Passport or ECOWAS Travel Certificate.
- Admission through approved port of entry.
Validity
- 90 days
- Valid travel documents e.g. Country's Passport or ECOWAS Travel Certificate.
- Admission through approved port of entry.
Validity
- 90 days
Right of Residence
Who qualifies ?
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS treaty of May 1975.
Requirements
- Valid travel documents e.g. Country's Passport or ECOWAS Travel Certificate.
- Admission through approved port of entry.
- Procurement of Residence Card, valid for 5 years subject to passport validity.
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS treaty of May 1975.
Requirements
- Valid travel documents e.g. Country's Passport or ECOWAS Travel Certificate.
- Admission through approved port of entry.
- Procurement of Residence Card, valid for 5 years subject to passport validity.
Right of Establishment of Business
Who qualifies?
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS treaty of May 1975.
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS treaty of May 1975.
Requirements
1. Valid travel documents e.g. Country's Passport or
ECOWAS Travel Certificate.
2. Admission through approved port of entry.
3. Procurement of Residence Card, valid for 5 years
subject to passport validity.
4. Registration of business with the Corporate Affairs
Commission in accordance with Companies & Allied matters act of 1990
Passports Types
- Diplomatic Passport (Red cover)
- Official Passport (Blue cover)
- Standard Nigeria Passport (Green cover)
- Pilgrims Passport (Color varies from year to year)
- Seaman's Book (Certificate of Identity) (Maroon cover)
Note:
- Acknowledgment slip & payment receipt plus 2 recent photographs are applicable in all cases
- Print out copy of duly completed application form
- Take printed and signed application forms to Passport office / Embassy / High Commission for further processing
- A guarantor must attach the following documents
a. Photocopy of Data page of Nigerian standard Passport
b. Driving License or National Identity Card
Official Passport
REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICIAL PASPORT
1. Letter of introduction from appropriate State
Government, Federal Government Ministry / Organization.
2. Marriage certificate where applicable
3. Police report in case of lost passport
4. Letter of appointment / last promotion.
5. Submit application with supporting documents to
passport office / Embassy / High commission
Note:
- Acknowledgment slip & payment receipt plus 2 recent photographs are applicable in all cases
- Print out copy of duly completed application form
- Take printed and signed application forms to Passport office / Embassy / High Commission for further processing
- A guarantor must attach the following documents
a. Photocopy of Data page of Nigerian standard Passport
b. Driving License or National Identity Card
Standard Nigeria Passport
Who qualifies?
All Nigerians by birth , naturalization and registration. This is the most commonly used travel document in Nigeria.
Requirements for Obtaining a Standard Nigerian Passport
All Nigerians by birth , naturalization and registration. This is the most commonly used travel document in Nigeria.
Requirements for Obtaining a Standard Nigerian Passport
1. Local Government letter of identification.
2. Birth certificate / age declaration.
3. 2 recent colour passport photographs
4. Guarantor's form sworn to before a commissioner of
Oaths / Magistrate / High Court Judge
5. Parents' letter of consent for minors under 16 years
6. Marriage certificate where applicable
7. Police report incase of lost passport
8. Submit application with supporting documents to
passport office / Embassy / High commission
Note:
- Acknowledgment slip & payment receipt plus 2 recent photographs are applicable in all cases
- Print out copy of duly completed application form
- Take printed and signed application forms to Passport office / Embassy / High Commission for further processing
- A guarantor must attach the following documents
a. Photocopy of Data page of Nigerian standard Passport
b. Driving License or National Identity Card
Seaman's Book Passport
Who qualifies
This is issued to Nigerians who work on ocean going vessels or watercrafts
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAMAN'S PASSPORT
This is issued to Nigerians who work on ocean going vessels or watercrafts
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAMAN'S PASSPORT
1. Local Government letter of identification
2. Birth certificate / age declaration
3. 2 recent colour passport photographs
4. Submit application with supporting documents to
passport office / Embassy / High commission
Note:
- Acknowledgment slip & payment receipt plus 2 recent photographs are applicable in all cases
- Print out copy of duly completed application form
- Take printed and signed application forms to Passport office / Embassy / High Commission for further processing
- A guarantor must attach the following documents
a. Photocopy of Data page of Nigerian standard Passport
b. Driving License or National Identity Card
ECOWAS Travel Certificate
Who qualifies
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS Treaty
Validity It is valid for travel within the ECOWAS Sub-region
The ECOWAS Travel Certificate serves dual purpose, namely
All Nationals of Countries that are signatories to the ECOWAS Treaty
Validity It is valid for travel within the ECOWAS Sub-region
The ECOWAS Travel Certificate serves dual purpose, namely
(a)
Passport:
It is a recognized travel document valid for journeys
within the Sixteen (16) Countries of ECOWAS
(b)
Form of Identity:
This proves the identity of the holder a
community citizen. It can be held concurrently with the National Passport.
Requirements for Issuance of ECOWAS Travel Certificate
1. Duly completed application form
2. Three(3) recent coloured (4x4 cm) passport photographs
3. Evidence of age (birth certificate or statutory
declaration of age)
4. Letter of Introduction from Employer (for salaried
workers only)
5. Letter of confirmation of Nigerian Citizenship from
applicant's Local Government Chairman.
Students
and Trainee applicants shall obtain letters of introduction from the heads of
their institutions accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR)
Any other document which might be required by any locality as evidence of Nigerian Citizenship.
Validity
A Travel Certificate shall be valid for two (2) years and shall be renewable for a further period of two (2) years.
Any other document which might be required by any locality as evidence of Nigerian Citizenship.
Validity
A Travel Certificate shall be valid for two (2) years and shall be renewable for a further period of two (2) years.