Nigeria•AfricaSpouse of Permanent Resident Visa (N6A)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-20 days
Application Fee
400 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Dependent visa for spouses of permanent residents. Valid indefinitely as long as principal maintains PR status.
The N6A visa grants permanent residency status to spouses of Nigerian permanent residents.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Education
none or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Marriage certificate
Legal marriage proof
Spouse PR certificate
Principal's permanent residency
Medical clearance
Health examination
Police clearance
Criminal record check
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Advantages
- Permanent residency
- No time limit
- Can work in Nigeria
- Family stays together
Considerations
- Dependent on spouse's PR status
- Requires valid marriage
- Tied to principal resident
Application Process
Principal PR status
Spouse must be permanent resident
Marriage certificate
Legal marriage proof
Apply for dependent visa
Submit N6A application
Processing
Assessment of marriage and status
Approval
Dependent spouse visa issued
Application Forms
Dependent Spouse PR Visa Application
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