Expat Employment Visa

R2A - Expatriate Employment Visa

               



Visa

The Expatriate Employment/Work Visa is a Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) for Foreign Skilled Workers who are employed in company based in Nigeria. This two-year renewable visa is prescribed by the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 subject to quota from the Federal Ministry of Interior or the Federal Ministry of Labor and Employment in Nigeria. This R2A visa is only obtainable through the Nigerian Mission : Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.


Eligibility

Only foreign expat whose Nigeria-based company has formally secured quota position


Requirements

  • Expatriate Quota Approval. 
  • Formal R2A Application by the Employer to the CGI
    (Must indicate Acceptance of Immigration Responsibilities) 
  • Employment Offer/Contract Terms to the Applicant 
  • Letter/Note of Acceptance of Employment by the Applicant 
  • Educational Qualification(s) with Attestation of the original copy(s)  
    (Duly attested by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and/or Education Ministry of Applicant’s country) 
  • Curriculum Vitae in English language
  • Certificate of Incorporation and/or Business Permit. 
  • Extract of Board of Resolutions :
    Applicable to positions of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Managing Director (MD), and/or General Manager (GM)

 

  • Travel Document valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages
  • 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

Renewability

The maximum number of extensions possible with this visa.

  • Multiple

Permitted Activities

Only legitimate work-related engagements allowed

  • Work 
  • Residence 

Visa Channels


Visa Fees

  • Depends on Passport Nationality

Processing Time

  • Typically 2 - 5 working days.

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