🇳🇬 Nigeria · Employer-sponsored work
Interns Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/intern-visa-r9a/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/intern-visa-r9a/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/intern-visa-r9a/ · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“Validity: 90 days from issuance. Extendable: No. Stay duration: 1-year.”
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/intern-visa-r9a/ · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.