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ARTICLE · 20 FEBRUARY 2019

Steps Expatriates Must Undertake In Order To Work In Nigeria

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There are also some industry-specific requirements for the approval of expatriate quotas in Nigeria.

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Gabriel Nwodo
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Eseosa Omoruyi
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  1. Introduction

A local company which intends to employ foreigners in Nigeria is required to assume immigration formalities as well as certain responsibilities for such employees. This entails obtaining several approvals and permits required by the Nigeria Immigration Service ("NIS"). This article briefly highlights these immigration requirements and provides a general guide to companies desirous of employing foreigners in Nigeria.

  1. Expatriate Quota Approval ("EQA")1

The EQA is an approval by the Minister of Interior, permitting a Nigerian company to employ a foreign employee. EQAs are issued to companies that have met the criteria for engaging the services of expatriates on a long term basis.

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