NigeriaFamily
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Minor dependants of an expatriate holding a Free Zone expatriate permit (Dependant of Expatriate-Free Zone, Minor).
DEPENDANTS OF HOLDERS OF FREE ZONE EXPATRIATE PERMIT
ii. (R3C): Dependant Expatriate-Free Zone (Minor) Visa
The sponsor is the principal expatriate holding a Free Zone expatriate employment permit (R3A holder, whose family apply under R3B–R3E); a copy of the principal expatriate's employment permit and a letter from the principal expatriate giving written confirmation of relationship and sponsorship are required.
Family/Group Applications: Family/Dependants to apply for R3B–R3E for spouse/children/parents.
iii. Copy of principal expatriate’s employment permit letter from principal expatriate (written confirmation of relationship and sponsorship)
A copy of the birth certificate or adoption decree, where applicable.
ii. Applicable to R3C only: Copy of birth certificate or adoption decree where applicable
The employer must submit a formal application on official letterhead accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR) for the dependant.
iv. Formal application
(submitted by the employer, on official letterhead, accepting Immigration Responsibility [IR])
As a Temporary Residence Visa for accompanying employed migrants as dependants, it allows residence in Nigeria for a period not exceeding two years, subject to renewal. The dependant category is listed for dependants of holders of a Free Zone expatriate permit. The official source does not state the application steps, work rights or any path to independent or longer-term status for this dependant category.
Temporary Residence Visas allow individuals reside in Nigeria for a period not exceeding two years (2 years), subject to renewal, for the purpose of employment, establishment, schooling, internship, accompanying employed migrants or students or diplomats as dependants.
R3B: SPOUSE OF EXPATRIATE (FREE ZONE)
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