Simplify Your Nigerian Journey: e-CERPAC Explained.

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R2A - Expatriate employees of Companies and their dependants

Issued to expatriates who wish to take up employment in Nigeria, based on expatriate quota.

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R3A - Expatriates employed by companies operating in Free Trade Zones (FTZ) and their dependants

Is issued to expatriates who wish to obtain employment within Free Trade Zones in Nigeria.

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R4A - Employment Expatriates (Government Official) and their dependents

Is issued to foreigners who wish to obtain employment with Government as Government Official in Nigeria.

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R5A - Employment Expatriates (International Non-Government Official) and their dependents

Is issued to foreigners who wish to obtain employment with International Non-Governmental Organizations in Nigeria.

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R6A - Employment (Cleric / Missionary) and their dependants

Is issued to foreigners who wish to obtain employment as clerics/missionaries in Nigeria.

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R7A - Student Residence Permit

Is issued for the purpose of schooling in Nigeria.

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N1A - Spouses of Nigerian Citizens Permit

Spouses of Nigerian Citizens is a class of Permanent Residence Permit issued to spouses of Nigerian Citizens, in line with the provision of Section 37 (10) of Immigration Act 2015.

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Process Overview

How to get started
easily in 3 steps

01

Register

Click the get started button to create an account and enter your information, then get start to start your application

02

Start Application

After creating an account, start your e-CERPAC permit application, by inputing your passport number first then go submit necessary required documents.

03

Payment

Make payment to submit your application and wait for approval from the necessary agency.

CERPAC stands for Comprehensive Expatriate Residence Permits and Automated Card. It is a legal document issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), allowing foreigners to live and work in Nigeria.

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