HOW TO APPLY FOR STR VISA IN NIGERIA
The Subject to Regularization (STR) Visa is a temporary visa granted by the Nigerian government to aliens who have secured employment in Nigeria. It allows the applicant entry into the country while the applicant concludes all the formalities related to long-term residency and permission to work. Key Features of the STR Visa 1. Employment-Based Visa […]
UNDERSTANDING THE EXPATRIATE QOUTA SYSTEM IN NIGERIA
The expatriate quota system is an important component of Nigeria’s immigration framework, put in place to regulate the flow of foreign nationals seeking gainful employment in the country. It ensures that expatriates are employed in industries requiring specialized skills while reserving opportunities for Nigerian citizens. This balances the usage of foreign expertise with the nurturing […]
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK GUIDING IMMIGRATION IN NIGERIA
The Immigration Act, 2015 The Immigration Act, 2015, serves as the foundational legislation governing immigration in Nigeria. This Act confers authority on the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), led by the Comptroller General of Immigration, to oversee the Act’s implementation. The Act encompasses the control of individuals entering and leaving Nigeria, border surveillance, issuance of travel […]
LEGALIZING DOCUMENTS IN NIGERIA
Legalizing documents in Nigeria is essentially about verifying signatures and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The process is uniform, except for academic credentials, which require an extra authentication step. Documents issued by Nigerian authorities for use abroad can be legalized at the foreign embassy after notarization and authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reasons […]