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R1B - Spouse of Accredited Diplomat Visa

               



Visa

Under the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020, the Spouse of Accredited Diplomat Visa is a Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa issued to wife or husband of R1A Visa holder to accompany them to reside in Nigeria for the duration of principal applicant's diplomatic assignment. This R1B visa class is subject to R1A and only obtainable through the Nigerian Embassy, High Commision or Consulate abroad.

Eligibility

  • Spouse of Accredited Diplomat Only
    • Wife / Husband of Ambassador, Consul, Attaché or other accredited diplomat to Nigeria in official capacity

Requirements

  • Valid International Passport with at least 2 blank pages. 
  • Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria. 

  • Printout of completed Online Visa Application form.
  • Printout of the Online Payment Acknowledgement slip. 
  • Two (2) recent Passport sized (35/40mm) Photograph.
  • Any other requirement of the Nigeria Consular Mission

Visa Validity

The period between the date visa is issued and when applicant can enter Nigeria.

  • 90 Days

Entry Validity

How many times this visa can be used to enter Nigeria.

  • Multiple Entry

Duration of Stay

The maximum period between the date applicant enters and leaves Nigeria.

  • 2 Years 
  • Subject to the validity of R1A

Renewability

The maximum number of extensions possible with this visa.

  • Multiple 
  • Subject to the validity of R1A

Permitted Activities

Only legitimate and non-commercial engagements allowed

  • To reside in Nigeria as a spouse of principal R1A visa holder. 
  • Not allowed for employment except where there is a pre-approved MoU

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Visa Fees

  • Gratis

Processing Time

  • Typically 2 working days.

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