🇳🇬 Nigeria · Investor

Citizenship by Investment — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-14 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€87,179
Minimum annual salary€871,788
Proof of savings€43,589
Minimum investment€867,064
Work experience5+ years
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range23–60

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 15 years.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Nigeria_2011.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €87,179.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
Minimum investment
Criminal record

“Must show Police report from countries which the applicant was resident in the last five (5) years e showing clean criminal records.”

Years to citizenship

“he has, immediately preceding the date of his application, either- 1. resided in Nigeria for a continuous period of fifteen years; or 2. resided in Nigeria continuously for a period of twelve months, and during the period of twenty years immediately preceding that period of twelve months has resided in Nigeria... [Citizenship by Naturalization under Section 27 of the 1999 Constitution, which the official candb.interior.gov.ng requirements PDF cit”

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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 2026-06-14.

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