🇳🇬 Nigeria · Naturalisation
Nigerian Citizenship by Naturalization — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | NGN 245 |
| Work experience | 1+ years |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 15 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://citizenshiprightsafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Nigeria_Constitution_chapter_III_on_Citizenship_1999.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
Work experience
Age range
Years to citizenship
“Constitution 1999 s.27(2)(g)(i): 'he has, immediately preceding the date of his application, either- (i) resided in Nigeria for a continuous period of fifteen years'”
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-09.