Work / Immigration visa · Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha to Nigeria

Employment Visa Expatriate (R2A)

e-Visa

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
7-14 business days
Fee
$180 USD
Validity
90 days from issuance
Entry
Single entry

Employment visa for expatriates hired by Nigerian employers for roles requiring skills not readily available locally. Typically valid for 90 days. Upon arrival, holders must obtain CERPAC and residence permit for legal work status.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    All foreign nationals employed by Nigerian companies are eligible.

  • Purpose of visit

    For expatriates employed in Nigeria in positions requiring specialized skills not available in local workforce.

    Includes
    • Employment as expatriate worker
  • Employment

    Must be hired by Nigerian employer for skilled position not fillable by Nigerian citizens.

    Required status: Employed by Nigerian company in specialized role

  • Health

    Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate required.

    Required vaccinations: Yellow fever (mandatory)

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 4; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photos with white background

  • Sponsorship letter

    Accepted sponsors: Formal application from Nigerian employer accepting immigration responsibility

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Nigeria Employment Visa Application (R2A); Form url: https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng/

  • Vaccination certificate

    Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory; Validity months: 120

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Credit/debit card online; Amount: $180 USD

  • Curriculum vitae

    Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.

  • Academic transcript

    Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

    Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes

  • Company registration

    Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.

    Accepted documents: CAC certificate of Nigerian employer

  • Professional license

    Accepted licenses: Educational qualifications and certifications relevant to employment position; Must be translated: Yes

  • Work contract

    Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

    Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Apply online via Nigeria Immigration e-Visa portal. Select Employment Visa Expatriate (R2A).

  2. Document gathering

    Prepare employment documentation: passport, photos, formal application from Nigerian employer accepting immigration responsibility, notarized employment contract, job offer letter with salary and position, employer's CAC certificate, CV, educational qualifications, professional certifications, and yellow fever certificate.

  3. Fee payment

    Pay employment visa fee online.

  4. Processing wait

    Application reviewed and verified. Processing time typically 7-14 business days.

  5. Visa collection

    Receive employment e-visa electronically.

  6. Document submission

    Upon arrival in Nigeria, apply for CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) for legal work authorization.

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