The Subject to Regularisation (STR) visa is a Nigerian visa route for eligible foreign nationals who intend to take up employment or establish longer-term residence in Nigeria. The Nigeria Immigration Service now refers to these within its Temporary Residence Visa framework.
For employment-based applicants, the process generally involves obtaining the appropriate Expatriate Quota approval, applying for the STR visa through a Nigerian mission abroad, entering Nigeria and then regularising the stay through the required residence permit process.
Who Can Apply for an STR Visa?
The STR route is primarily relevant to eligible expatriates who have been offered employment in Nigeria under an approved Expatriate Quota. Requirements can differ depending on the specific visa category.
Common requirements for an employment-based application include:
- Valid passport with at least six months’ validity
- Employment or appointment letter
- Expatriate Quota approval
- Educational or professional credentials
- Curriculum vitae
- Completed visa application
- Passport photograph
- Evidence of required visa-fee payment
The exact requirements should be confirmed with the Nigerian embassy, consulate or immigration authority handling the application.
What Happens After Entering Nigeria?
An STR visa is not the final residence permit. After entering Nigeria, eligible applicants generally need to regularise their status and obtain the appropriate CERPAC residence permit through the Nigeria Immigration Service.
For employment-based applicants, the residence permit is generally renewable, subject to the applicable immigration requirements.
Support With Your Nigeria Immigration Journey
Travo.ng can assist with practical travel and logistics surrounding an immigration appointment or relocation to Nigeria, including:
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to immigration appointments
- Document pickup and delivery
- Accommodation-related transportation
- Local errands
- Other eligible travel logistics
Travo.ng does not issue STR visas, approve Expatriate Quotas or guarantee immigration approval. Those decisions remain with the relevant Nigerian authorities.
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Travo.ng brings airport transfers, transportation, document delivery and local errands together, helping expatriates coordinate practical arrangements when travelling to Nigeria for immigration and employment-related processes.
