Nigeria Temporary Residence Visas (TRV)
Nigeria Temporary Residence Visas (TRV)The Nigeria Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) is a category of visas suitable for applicants who wish to enter Nigeria for purpose requiring over 90 days. Students, workers, businesspeople and people involved in medium-term projects lasting more than 90 days may be eligible for Temporary Residence Visa.
The typical duration for Nigeria Temporary Visas (TRV) is between 6 months and 2 years.
The 36 Temporary Residence Visas (TRV) for Nigeria
Temporary Residence Visas (TRV) is the widest visa category in Nigeria with thirty-six (36) visa classes including work permits, diplomatic visas and spouse/dependent visas ranging from 6 to 24 months and renewable in most cases.
Here is the full list of visa types under the Temporary Resident Visas (TRV) category:
R11 – Temporary Work Permit Visa
Non-renewable permit. Maximum of 180 days stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Embassies and Consulates.
R1A – Accredited Diplomatic Visa
Renewable permit on gratis. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Embassies and Consulates.
R1B – Spouse of Accredited Diplomatic Visa
Renewable permit on gratis. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R1C – Minor Dependant of Accredited Diplomatic Visa
Renewable permit on gratis. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R1D – Adult Dependant of Accredited Diplomatic Visa
Renewable permit on gratis. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R1E – Aged Dependant of Accredited Diplomatic Visa
Renewable permit on gratis. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R2A – Expatriate Employment Visa
Renewable work permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R2B – Spouse of Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R2C – Minor Dependant of Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Subject to quota. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R2D – Adult Dependant of Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Subject to quota. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R2E – Aged Dependant of Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Subject to quota. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R3A – Free Zone Expatriate Employment Visa
Renewable work permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R3B – Spouse of Free Zone Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R3C – Minor Dependant of Free Zone Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Subject to quota. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R3D – Adult Dependant of Free Zone Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Subject to quota. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R3E – Aged Dependant of Free Zone Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Subject to quota. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R4A – Government Expatriate Employment Visa
Renewable work permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R4B – Spouse of Government Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R4C – Minor Dependant of Government Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R4D – Adult Dependant of Government Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R4E – Aged Dependant of Government Expatriate Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R5A – International NGO Employment Visa
Renewable work permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R5B – Spouse of INGO Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R5C – Minor Dependant of INGO Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R5D – Adult Dependant of INGO Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R5E – Aged Dependant of INGO Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R6A – Cleric Employment Visa
Renewable work permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R6B – Spouse of Cleric Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R6C – Minor Dependant of Cleric Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R6D – Adult Dependant of Cleric Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R6E – Aged Dependant of Cleric Employment Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R7A – Student Visa
Renewable study permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R7B – Spouse of Student Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R8A – Academic Exchange Programme (AEP) Visa
Renewable study permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R8B – Spouse of AEP Visa
Renewable residence permit. Two (2) years stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
R9A – Intern Visa
Renewable intern permit. one (1) year stay. Obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions.
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