Nigeria · Investor / Golden Visa

Investors Visa (Small Enterprise)

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-09 · Our methodology
5/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
90+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
90+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Lagos
Single (monthly)€1,100
Family (monthly)€2,750
Rent 1BR (center)€600
Groceries€300
Transport pass€150
Abuja
Single (monthly)€950
Family (monthly)€2,375
Rent 1BR (center)€450
Groceries€300
Transport pass€150
Port Harcourt
Single (monthly)€820
Family (monthly)€2,050
Rent 1BR (center)€380
Groceries€280
Transport pass€120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Investors Visa (Small Enterprise)?

The Investors Visa (Small Enterprise) is an immigration pathway offered by Nigeria. It falls under the Investor / Golden Visa category.

Can the Investors Visa (Small Enterprise) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Nigeria?

Yes. Nigeria offers 17 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Nigeria country page.

What is the cost of living in Nigeria?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Lagos: €1,100/mo; Abuja: €950/mo; Port Harcourt: €820/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-09 · See our methodology

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