The Nigeria STR (Subject to Regularization) is a visa for those who are moving to Nigeria for work or long-term employment with a company or organization in Nigeria. The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue and must be used within this period. The visa is valid for one entry and gives you the right to stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. Within these 90 days, you must apply for a Residence and Work Permit (CERPAC) with the Nigeria Immigration Service.
At Alla Visum, you can get help with your application for Nigeria STR. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Nigeria STR to Nigeria
The Nigeria STR (Subject to Regularization) is an official visa for people who are going to work and settle in Nigeria for an extended period.
The visa is used by people who have gained employment in Nigeria and who, upon arrival, are required to register their stay with the Nigeria Immigration Service. It is a visa and not an electronic travel authorization.
Swedish citizens who are going to work in Nigeria need an STR visa before departure. The visa is issued before travel and must then be converted into a residence and work permit after arrival in Nigeria.
The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. This means that you must enter Nigeria within this period. After entry, you are allowed to stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. During this time, you must apply for regularization of stay and obtain a CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) that grants the right to live and work in Nigeria.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- Letter of guarantee from the employer
- Offer of employment from the employer in Nigeria, as well as a signed letter from yourself certifying that you accept the offer
- Approval from the authorities. A permit from the Nigerian Ministry of Home Affairs called Expatriate Quota. Must be stamped with an official stamp
- CV
- Degree certificate or equivalent. Proof of your qualifications as indicated in your CV. They should be legalized
- 4 copies of the form IMM/22 (Click here to open the form)
- Yellow fever vaccination
Nigeria can change visa rules and document requirements on short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Rules of Nigeria STR
The Nigeria STR is intended for people who are going to work and settle in Nigeria for an extended period
Important rules to know:
• The visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue
• You are allowed to stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days from the date of entry
• The visa is valid for one entry
• The visa is intended for people who are going to work or begin a long-term stay in Nigeria
• Within 90 days of arrival, you must apply for CERPAC and regularize your stay with the Nigeria Immigration Service
• The visa is not intended for tourism or short business trips
• The final decision is always made by Nigeria's immigration authorities
• Residence and work permits are decided by the Nigeria Immigration Service
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and have found work in Nigeria, you will need an STR visa before you can move to the country and begin the residency and work permit process. It is important that the application is correct from the start to avoid delays in the process.
At Alla Visum, we help you check the documents, fill out the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the authorities' requirements before submitting the application.
Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria
The embassy of Sweden in Abuja is responsible for Sweden's diplomatic relations with Nigeria and assists Swedish citizens with consular matters. For questions about visas to Nigeria, we recommend that you contact All Visas for guidance on the application process.
Embassy of Nigeria in Sweden
The embassy of Nigeria in Stockholm is responsible for diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Sweden as well as certain consular services for Nigerian citizens. If you need to apply for an STR visa to Nigeria, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check the documents, fill out the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the authorities' requirements before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Nigeria STR to Nigeria
The Nigeria STR (Subject to Regularization) is a visa for people who are going to work and settle in Nigeria for an extended period.
People who have been employed or are about to begin an extended work-related stay in Nigeria can apply for the visa.
The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You must enter Nigeria within this period.
You are allowed to stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days from the date of entry. Within this period, you must apply for CERPAC and regularize your stay.
The Nigeria STR is a Single Entry visa valid for one entry.
CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) is a residence and work permit that foreign workers must apply for after arriving in Nigeria.
You will need a valid passport, visa application, visa photo, and documents from the employer in Nigeria proving the purpose of your stay.
The price starts from 9 000 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
Yes. The Nigeria STR is intended for people who are going to stay longer than 90 days. However, you must apply for CERPAC and regularize your stay with the Nigeria Immigration Service within the first 90 days of arrival.
Yes. The Nigeria STR is the visa type used by people who will be working in Nigeria for an extended period.
If you are going to study in Nigeria, you will need to apply for a student visa or other suitable visa type.
If the purpose of the trip is for short business visits, meetings, or conferences, a business visa may be more appropriate than an STR visa.
If the purpose of the trip is to visit family or friends, you should apply for a visitor visa instead of an STR visa.
The STR visa is not extended. Instead, you must apply for CERPAC and regularize your stay with the Nigeria Immigration Service within 90 days of arrival.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Nigeria STR
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
2 years
Requirements for Nigeria STR to Nigeria
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Letter of guarantee from the employer
- Employment contracts
- Work permits
- CV / resume
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate