Employment:
In Nigeria, STR (Subject to Regularization) visas are the precursor to a Nigerian work permit, designed for people who wish to live and work in Nigeria on a long term basis.
In Nigeria, immigration of this kind is subject to an Approved Expatriate Quota; Nigerian companies bringing foreign nationals into the country to work must confirm that they have a vacancy on offer giving full details of the position.
This type of work permit for Nigeria caters for spouse and dependent immigration permitting the immediate family members of successful candidates to commence living and working in Nigeria alongside the main applicant.
This type of work visa for Nigerian immigration is issued for 90 days during which time an application must be made to "regularize" the stay of the candidate. Once this has been achieved, a Nigerian Residence work permit will be issued; only at this point may the candidate take up employment.
Nigerian Temporary Work Permit (T.W.P)
In Nigeria, work permit applications of this kind are intended as a temporary measure and deal with foreign nationals entering Nigeria in order to perform specific services for a prearranged period such as installation work, auditing of accounts, research and repairs to equipment.
Once more, this process is an employer led one and as with a long-term permit for work, the cost of bringing the candidate to Nigeria will be borne by the company.
These permits are issued for 3 months initially although they may be extended at the discretion of the Comptroller-General of Immigration.
Approval of work authorization of this kind will normally be confirmed by a cablegram, which will be sent to both the employee and the relevant Nigerian embassy.
- A Valid passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
- One recent Colored Passport Photograph
- Approval from Nigeria for Temporary Work Permit (TWP) (Original Copy)
- An invitation letter from company or business partner in Nigeria stating reason for the trip.
- Letter of sponsorship from their employer – Dutch Company
- Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever Card)