About Us
CERPAC stands for Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card. It is a document that serves as a form of identification and authorisation for foreign nationals who intend to reside or work in Nigeria.
What is e-CERPAC?
e-CERPAC (Electronic Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) is the digital version of the traditional CERPAC issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). It streamlines the process of obtaining and managing residence and work permits for expatriates in Nigeria through a secure and user-friendly online platform.
Why it matters
Designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance with immigration regulations, e-CERPAC simplifies application, renewal, and data verification processes by eliminating paperwork and enabling real-time data updates.
Eligibility
- Expatriate employees of Companies and their dependants
- Expatriate Technical officials of Missions
- Foreign Students
- Missionaries / Clerics and their dependants
- Research Fellows
- Expatriate Staff of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and their dependants
- Expatriate Staff of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) and their dependants
- Government Officials (GOs) and their dependants
- Expatriates employed by companies operating in Free Trade Zones (FTZ) and their dependants
General Requirements
- 1Expatriate quota approval from Citizens and Business Department of the Ministry of Interior
- 2International passport with Subject To Regulation (STR) visa endorsement and a duly completed CERPAC statutory form
- 3An STR package containing STR documentation received from the Nigerian embassy/consulate
- 4Application letter from the employer requesting regularization of stay and accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR) on behalf of the expatriate
- 5Letter of Appointment/Employment
- 6Acceptance of the offer of Appointment/Employment