NigeriaAncestry and return
Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.
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The route is for Nigerians by birth who renounced Nigerian citizenship.
Eligibility: Nigerians by birth who renounced Nigerian citizenship.
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm how far back the qualifying connection can extend and its transmission limits.
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The central records listed by the NIS are a Renunciation Certificate, an Attested Birth Certificate and, where applicable, supporting evidence of previous Nigerian citizenship.
Renunciation Certificate
Attested Birth Certificate
Supporting evidence of previous Nigerian citizenship (if applicable)
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The route provides an indefinite residence permit for a Nigerian by birth who renounced Nigerian citizenship.
Purpose: A type of visa issued to a Nigerian by birth who renounced the Nigerian citizenship, in fulfilment of the provision of Section 37 (12) of Immigration Act 2015.
Stay duration: Indefinite (Residence Permit)
The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm what follows after the status is granted, including progression, residence obligations and family effects.
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