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Procedure And Requirements For Work Permit And Visas In Nigeria

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Foreign nationals seeking to enter, work, or reside in Nigeria must meet the country's Immigration Rules.

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Introduction

Foreign nationals seeking to enter, work, or reside in Nigeria must meet the country's Immigration Rules. The Nigeria Immigration Regulations on work permits are outlined in the Immigration Act 2015 and the Immigration Regulations 2017. The agency responsible for issuing work permits to aliens is the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Definition of work permit

Section 116 of the Immigration Act, 2015, defines work permit as a document that allows a non-Nigerian expert to reside and work in Nigeria for specified period of time.

The procedures and requirements for obtaining a work permit in Nigeria

These involve several steps and documents. Here are the processes:

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