Nigeria•AfricaSpouse of Nigerian Citizen Visa (N1A)
At a Glance
Processing Time
15-30 days
Application Fee
500 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Permanent residence pathway for spouses of Nigerian citizens. Valid indefinitely as long as marriage is valid.
The N1A visa grants permanent residency to foreign spouses of Nigerian citizens. Provides direct path to permanent residence.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Marriage certificate
Legal marriage certificate
Spouse's Nigerian proof
Nigerian passport or birth certificate
Proof of address
Residence in Nigeria
Medical clearance
Health examination
Police clearance
From country of residence
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Advantages
- Immediate permanent residency
- No time limit on stay
- Can work without restrictions
- Can sponsor dependents
- Path to citizenship eventually
Considerations
- Requires valid marriage
- Marriage must be recognized in Nigeria
- Requires police clearance
- Must reside in Nigeria
Application Process
Prepare marriage documentation
Valid marriage certificate
Nigerian spouse documentation
Proof of Nigerian citizenship
Apply at embassy/consulate
Submit N1A application
Biometrics and interview
Fingerprints and visa interview
Processing
Assessment of marriage validity
Visa issuance
Permanent residence permit issued
Application Forms
Spouse of Nigerian Citizen Visa Application
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