NigeriaSpecial cases
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This route is a visa for fully accredited diplomats posted to Nigeria.
Purpose: For fully accredited diplomats posted to Nigeria.
The route covers foreign diplomats with acceptance from Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Eligibility: Foreign diplomats with acceptance from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Access is activated by an official posting of the diplomat; the diplomat's home country then coordinates with the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Get official Posting. The diplomat’s home country coordinates with the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The required authority step is a letter from Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming accreditation.
Letter from Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming accreditation.
The visa is valid 90 days from issuance; extension is not applicable; the stay is 2 years, renewable; activity is limited to diplomatic duties only. Family members and dependants must apply for the separate R1B, R1C, R1D and R1E visas. The official source does not state what happens when the diplomatic posting or accreditation ends.
Validity: 90 days from issuance. Extendable: Not Applicable. Stay duration: 2-years renewable. Restrictions: Limited to diplomatic duties only. Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants to apply for R1B, R1C R1D R1E visas for Spouse/Dependants subcategories respectively.
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