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R1B — Spouse of Accredited Diplomat
VisasNigeriaR1B — Spouse of Accredited Diplomat
NigeriaNigeria•Africa
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R1B — Spouse of Accredited Diplomat

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

7-28 days

Application Fee

Free

Stay Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Spouse of R1A holder

The R1B visa is designed for the spouses of diplomats accredited to Nigeria under the R1A category. It facilitates family reunification for diplomatic personnel and is processed through official diplomatic channels rather than standard public portals. The status is strictly dependent on the principal's accreditation and does not grant independent work authorization.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid Passport (min 6 months validity)

Recent passport photograph

Letter from Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Marriage Certificate

Copy of principal diplomat's (R1A) visa or accreditation proof

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid Passport

Passport Photographs

Note Verbale from home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Marriage Certificate

Copy of principal's R1A visa/accreditation

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Often fee-exempt (gratis)
  • Faster processing than standard visas
  • Allows residence for the duration of the diplomat's posting

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly tied to the principal's diplomatic status
  • No inherent right to work
  • Requires coordination between Ministries of Foreign Affairs
  • Lack of diplomatic accreditation of the principal
  • Incomplete Note Verbale

Application Process

1

Obtain Note Verbale from home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2

Complete application on NIS portal

3

Submit application and documents to the nearest Nigerian Embassy or Consulate

4

Undergo processing via diplomatic channels

Application Forms

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