This document authorizes a foreign national to live and work in Nigeria for a specified period. It is typically issued to expatriates entering the country for short-term, specialized assignments such as equipment installation, maintenance, or repairs.

Upon arrival in Nigeria, a residence permit will be processed. The entry visa is issued at the Nigerian Embassy prior to travel.

This permit is issued upon the regularization of stay. The process involves obtaining an expatriate quota and completing the required CERPAC forms. The entry visa is issued at the Nigerian Embassy.

This visa is issued for all business-related activities except actual employment — for example, attending conferences or engaging in contract negotiations.

This visa allows multiple entries into Nigeria, while a single-entry visa permits only one entry into the country.

This class of visa is issued at a designated port of entry, such as an airport.

This visa is issued to foreign nationals seeking to visit Nigeria for a short stay, typically not exceeding three months.

A transit visa is issued to travelers whose final destination is outside Nigeria but who need to stop over in the country. A tourist visa, on the other hand, is intended solely for tourism or social visits.