🇳🇬 Nigeria · Investor
Citizenship by Investment — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €87,179 |
| Minimum annual salary | €871,788 |
| Proof of savings | €43,589 |
| Minimum investment | €867,064 |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 23–60 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 15 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- 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.
“Must show Police report from countries which the applicant was resident in the last five (5) years e showing clean criminal records.”
“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.