TEMPORARY WORK PERMIT

Temporary Work Permit/Residence Visa allow individuals reside in Nigeria for a period not exceeding two years. 

Eligibility

Experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialised skilled services, such as after sales installation, maintenance, repairs of machines & equipment, Training/Capacity building for Nigerian staff, Audit of machinery/equipment and financial records.

 

Requirements

  • Valid International Passport (With at least 6 Months Validity) and at least two (2) blank visa pages for endorsement (non-Rwandan passport holders must have a Rwandan resident permit)
  • Two Passport Photographs (45mm x 35mm)
  • Photocopies of the following pages of applicant’s International Passport:
    • Data Page
    • Passport Page containing Residence Permit (for non-Rwandans)
  • Proof of Payment Non-refundable Visa Fee applicable to applicant’s nationality
  • Formal application from Employer/Institution accepting Immigration Responsibility
  • Copy of Letter of Approval from Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service
  • Letter of Offer of Appointment and Acceptance of Offer
  • Letter of invitation from the company, specifying reason for travel and dates of travel
  • Copy of Certificate of incorporation of the company/institution
  • Copy of education certificates/qualifications and curriculum vitae
  • Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for duration of visit (Bank Statement for the past 3 months)
  • Proof of satisfactory arrangement to support stay in Nigeria (i.e. Hotel Booking/Host Address in Nigeria)
  • Return flight booking

*Kindly note that the Visa Officer may request for additional information, where necessary.

Visa fees for Rwandan citizens: $4 US Dollars

PAYMENTS DETAILS:

VISA FEE IS PAYABLE AT ANY ACCESS BANK BRANCH TO:

ACCOUNT NAME: NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, KIGALI

ACCOUNT NO.: 1002190202045601

 

NOTE: ANY PAYMENT MADE VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS SHOULD INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BANK CHARGE OF TEN DOLLARS (US$10)

VISA PROCESSING FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

For further inquiries, the High Commission can be reached through the following phone numbers: +250 252 619 282; +250 252 567 002; from Monday to Thursday (9am – 4pm) and Friday (9am – 3pm)