Category: Work Visa
Overview: The Nigeria Work Visa, primarily the Subject to Regularisation (STR) visa leading to the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), permits foreign nationals to legally live and work in Nigeria for an approved employer, contributing to various sectors.
Eligibility: Requires a valid job offer from a Nigerian company, employer sponsorship, specific educational/professional qualifications, and a valid passport. Quota approval for the employing company is often necessary.
Application Fee (approx.): $200 USD
Processing Time: ~90 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: Yes
Official Government Page: https://www.immigration.gov.ng/
Summary: Facilitates legal employment for foreign professionals in Nigeria, requiring a local job offer and employer sponsorship. It grants work authorization and legal residence, contributing to the nation's economic development.