Free Zone Expat Visa

R3A - Free Zone Expatriate Employment Visa

               



Visa

The R3A Free Zone Expatriate Employment/Work Visa is a Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) for for persons employed to work in the Free Zones of Nigeria. This two-year renewable visa introduced in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 is only obtainable through the Nigerian Mission : Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.


Eligibility

Only foreigner who has been employed in any of the Free Zones of Nigeria.


Requirements

  • Free Zone Authority Letter. 
  • Formal R3A Application by the Employer to the CGI
    (Must indicate Acceptance of Immigration Responsibilities) 
  • Employment Offer/Contract Terms to the Applicant 
  • Letter/Note of Acceptance of Employment by the Applicant 
  • Educational Qualification(s) with Attestation of the original copy(s)  
    (Duly attested by the Foreign Affairs Ministry and/or Education Ministry of Applicant’s country) 
  • Curriculum Vitae in English language
  • Certificate of Incorporation and/or Business Permit. 
  • Extract of Board of Resolutions :
    Applicable to positions of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Managing Director (MD), and/or General Manager (GM)

 

  • Travel Document valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages
  • Printout of completed Online Visa Application form.
  • Printout of the Online Payment Acknowledgement slip
  • Two (2) recent Passport sized (35/40mm) Photograph.

  • Any other requirement of the Nigeria Consular Mission.

Visa Validity

The period between the date visa is issued and when applicant can enter Nigeria.

  • 90 Days

Entry Validity

How many times this visa can be used to enter Nigeria.

  • Multiple Entry 

Duration of Stay

The maximum period between the date applicant enters and leaves Nigeria.

  • 24 Months

Renewability

The maximum number of extensions possible with this visa.

  • Multiple

Permitted Activities

Only legitimate work-related engagements allowed

  • Work 
  • Residence 

Visa Channels


Visa Fees

  • Depends on Passport Nationality

Processing Time

  • Typically 3 - 5 working days.

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