NigeriaWork
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This route is for expatriates working with International NGOs in Nigeria.
Purpose: For expatriates working with International NGOs in Nigeria.
An INGO employment contract is required, together with an MOU with the Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning and the employer's letter accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR); the employer secures the MOU and necessary clearances.
INGO Employment Contract.
MOU with Ministry of Budget & Economic Planning.
Employer’s Letter accepting IR.
Employer Secures MOU and necessary clearances.
The decisive professional condition is a formal contract with an international non-governmental organisation that itself holds a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian government.
Eligibility: Must have a formal contract with an INGO that holds an MOU with Nigeria’s government.
The holder may not take up formal employment beyond INGO activities. Family members apply for separate visas: R5B for a spouse, R5C for minors, R5D for adult children and R5E for aged parents.
Restrictions: No formal employment beyond INGO activities.
Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants: Apply for R5B R5C R5D R5E for spouse, minors, adult children, or aged parents respectively.
The visa is valid for 90 days from issuance, and the associated work permit runs for 2 years with multiple entries. The NIS page records the visa itself as not extendable and does not state a renewal procedure for the work permit or any progression to longer-term residence.
Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Stay duration: Work permit 2 years multiple entry.
Extendable: Not Applicable.
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