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R1E - Aged Dependant of Accredited Diplomat Visa

               



Visa

Under the new Nigeria Visa Policy 2020, the Aged Dependant of Accredited Diplomat Visa is a Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa issued to aged dependant, especially parent of R1A Visa holder to accompany them to reside in Nigeria for the duration of principal applicant's diplomatic assignment. This R1E visa class is only issued to relative 65 years and above, obtainable only through the Nigerian Embassy / High Commision or Consulate abroad.

Eligibility

  • Aged Dependant of Accredited Diplomat Only
    • Aged (65 Years and above) parent or relative of Ambassador, Consul, Attaché or other accredited diplomats to Nigeria in official capacity

Requirements

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

  • Printout of completed Online Visa Application from.
  • 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

Renewability

The maximum number of extensions possible with this visa.

  • Multiple 
  • Subject to the Validity of R1A's Diplomatic Visa/Assignment

Permitted Activities

Only legitimate and non-commercial engagements allowed

  • To reside in Nigeria as an adult dependant of principal R1A visa holder. 
  • Not allowed for employment and/or business / commercial activities.

Visa Channels

Visa Fees

  • Gratis

Processing Time

  • Typically 2 working days.