🇳🇬 Nigeria · Retirement
Retirement Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 65–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
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://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/retirement-visa-retiree-from-abroad-n5b/.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Health insurance
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/retirement-visa-retiree-from-abroad-n5b/ · verified 2026-06-21
Age range
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/retirement-visa-retiree-from-abroad-n5b/ · verified 2026-06-21
Open to all nationalities
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/retirement-visa-retiree-from-abroad-n5b/ · verified 2026-06-21
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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 2026-06-21.