Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: The Nigeria Investor/Business/Startup Visa is designed for foreign entrepreneurs and investors establishing or expanding businesses in Nigeria, fostering economic growth, and creating employment opportunities through a formal legal framework.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a viable business plan, demonstrate significant investment capital, register with relevant Nigerian authorities (CAC, NIPC), and meet general visa requirements including a clean criminal record.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 24 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.ng/
Summary: This visa facilitates foreign entrepreneurs and investors to establish or expand businesses in Nigeria. It requires a viable business plan, sufficient capital, and registration with Nigerian authorities, offering a pathway to long-term residence and fostering economic development.