Spouse of Government Official Expat Visa

R4B - Spouse of Government Official Expatriate Employment Visa

               



Visa

The R4B Spouse of Government Official Expatriate Employment/Work Visa is a Multiple Entry Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) for partner (wife or husband) of foreign worker who is employed in a Free Zone of Nigeria. This two-year renewable visa prescribed by the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 is subject to the R4A visa and is only obtainable through the Nigerian Mission : Embassy, High Commission or Consulate.


Eligibility

Spouse of expatriate employed in as Government Official in Nigeria.


Requirements

  • Formal R4B Application by the Government Employer to the CGI
  • (Must indicate Acceptance of Immigration Responsibilities) 
  • Marriage Certificate / Evidence of Marriage
  • Support letter from the Principal Applicant
  • 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.

  • 2 Years
  • Subject to the duration of R4A

Renewability

The maximum number of extensions possible with this visa.

  • Multiple 
  • Subject to the duration of R4A

Permitted Activities

Only legitimate residence allowed

  • Employment/Work prohibited 

Visa Channels


Visa Fees

  • Depends on Passport Nationality

Processing Time

  • Typically 2 - 5 working days.

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