Purpose: A type of visa issued to spouses of Nigerian Citizens, in line with the provision of Section 37 (10) of Immigration Act 2015.
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
Recorded expiry date
. Confirmation is required after this date. Check the linked sources before relying on this recorded answer.
The sponsor must be a Nigerian citizen; this route is for the spouse of a Nigerian citizen. A copy of the sponsoring Nigerian citizen's valid identification (e.g. national ID or passport) is required.
Requirements:
Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)
Passport size photo
Attested Marriage Certificate
Copy of the sponsoring Nigerian citizen’s valid identification (e.g., National
ID, Passport)
Evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement)
Police Clearance Certificate
• Steps to obtain
Gather Documentation.
Apply online (embassy).
Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
Obtain Visa.
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What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
Recorded expiry date
. Confirmation is required after this date. Check the linked sources before relying on this recorded answer.
An attested marriage certificate and a copy of the sponsoring Nigerian citizen's valid identification (e.g. national ID or passport) are required. The application also requires a valid passport (not less than 6 months validity), a passport-size photo, evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g. utility bill, lease agreement) and a police clearance certificate.
Requirements:
Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)
Passport size photo
Attested Marriage Certificate
Copy of the sponsoring Nigerian citizen’s valid identification (e.g., National
ID, Passport)
Evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement)
Police Clearance Certificate
• Steps to obtain
Gather Documentation.
Apply online (embassy).
Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
Obtain Visa.
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What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
Evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g. utility bill, lease agreement) is required. The official source does not state a financial, insurance or maintenance requirement.
Evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement)
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How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
Applicants apply online (embassy), submit the visa requirements and pay the visa fees, then obtain the visa. The visa is valid for 90 days from issuance and extension is not applicable; the stay is 4 years with multiple entry (residence permit). No employment is permitted, the holder may reside in Nigeria only, and family or group applications are not available. The official source does not state a path to independent or longer-term status.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record
The page does not state whether or how the family member's status can become independent or longer-term.
The high-level application steps are cited in another box of this route and are not repeated here.
Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Not applicable.
Stay duration: 4 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
Restrictions: No employment. To reside in Nigeria only.
Family/Group Applications: No.
Requirements:
Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity)
Passport size photo
Attested Marriage Certificate
Copy of the sponsoring Nigerian citizen’s valid identification (e.g., National
ID, Passport)
Evidence of stable residence in Nigeria (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement)
Police Clearance Certificate
• Steps to obtain
Gather Documentation.
Apply online (embassy).
Submit visa requirements and pay visa fees.
Obtain Visa.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.