Temporary Work Permit/Residence Visas allow individuals reside in Nigeria for a period not exceeding two years.
 Eligibility
Experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialised skilled services, such as after sales installation, maintenance, repairs of machines & equipment, Training/Capacity building for Nigerian staff, Audit of machinery/equipment and financial records.
 Requirements
- Valid passport with at least 6 months and 2 blank visa pages for endorsement (non-Greek passport holders must provide Greek Residence Permit)
- Copy of completed visa application form
- Two (2) recent passport size photographs
- Copy of Letter of Approval from Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service
- Formal application from Employer/Institution accepting Immigration Responsibility
- Letter of Offer of Appointment and Acceptance of Offer
- Letter of invitation from the company, specifying reason for travel and dates of travel
- Certificate of incorporation of the company/institution
- Educational qualifications and curriculum vitae
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
- Travel insurance
- Yellow Fever Vaccination card
 Procedures
- Apply through online visa application system on https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and print completed form.
- Pay online and print payment receipt.
- Proceed with the completed form, payment receipt and all required documents for in-person submission, bio metrics and interview at the Embassy. 50 Euros service fee applies.
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Important Note:
- Visa appointment days at the Embassy are on Mondays and Wednesdays; from 10am – 2pmÂ
- For more details on this visa category:
https://immigration.gov.ng/visagroup/temporary-work-permit/
https://immigration.gov.ng/visaclass/temporary-work-permit-f8a-2/Â
https://immigration.gov.ng/visaclass/temporary-work-permit-6-months-r11/ - Detailed guidance on traveling to Nigeria and visa types is available at:
https://immigration.gov.ng/#visa_category - Nigerian Visa Policy 2020:
https://immigration.gov.ng/tourism-transit-visa-classes/