R1C — Dependant (Minor)

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

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Children < 18 years of R1A holder

The R1C visa is reserved for minor children under the age of 18 who are dependents of an R1A accredited diplomat. It is processed through official diplomatic channels and is generally free of charge. The visa allows the child to reside in Nigeria for the duration of the parent's diplomatic assignment.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid Passport

Passport photo

Birth Certificate

Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Copy of principal's R1A visa

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid Passport

Passport Photographs

Note Verbale

Birth Certificate

Copy of principal's R1A visa

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fee-exempt
Facilitates family unity for diplomatic staff

Worth Knowing

Strictly tied to principal's status
Requires diplomatic coordination
Age 18 or older
Lack of diplomatic accreditation

Application Process

Obtain Note Verbale

Apply via NIS portal

Submit to Embassy/Consulate

Diplomatic processing

Application Forms

Nigeria Immigration Service Portal

Fill online

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