🇳🇬 Nigeria · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Work Permit Visa (6 months) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 6 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/temporary-work-permit-6-months-r11/.
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/temporary-work-permit-6-months-r11/ · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/temporary-work-permit-6-months-r11/ · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/temporary-work-permit-6-months-r11/ · 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.