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Regulatory Insights: NIS Launches New Online CERPAC Platform

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The Nigerian Immigration Service (‘NIS') recently announced the launch of a new digital platform for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (‘CERPAC'), marking a significant shift in Nigeria's immigration system.

NigeriaImmigration
Omobola Aishat Bakare
Omobola Aishat Bakare
Priscilla Ekene Okiwelu
Priscilla Ekene Okiwelu
Osaruonamen Philip Igbinovia
Osaruonamen Philip Igbinovia
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INTRODUCTION

The Nigerian Immigration Service ('NIS') recently announced the launch of a new digital platform for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card ('CERPAC'), marking a significant shift in Nigeria's immigration system.1 The digital platform, officially launched on 1st August 2025, now requires all CERPAC applications to be submitted online via the e-CERPAC platform.2 Accordingly, beginning from 1st August 2025, the use of physical CERPAC forms will be discontinued and no longer accepted as all applications for CERPAC would be required to be made through the online platform.

WHAT IS CERPAC?

The Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) is a government-issued immigration document that serves as both a residence permit and means of identification for foreign nationals in Nigeria. The essence of a CERPAC is to allow foreigners to reside and engage legally in employment or

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