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Nigeria Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa – N4A

10 facts quoted from the official source

A Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa for foreign nationals who possess knowledge, abilities, and technical know-how deemed highly relevant to the current and future needs of the Nigerian economy.

Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Leads to
Residence permit
quoted from the official source
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusForeign nationals with specialized knowledge or technical expertise in an area relevant to Nigeria’s economic needs
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationVetted credentials and CV/skill profile
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsPermitted to work and reside in Nigeria
Also stated by the source
  • Passport or travel-document requirementValid Passport and recent passport photo
  • Dependent-family rightsFamily/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.
  • Long-term residence or conversion path5years, Multiple entry. (Residence permit)
  • Work rightsPermitted to work and reside in Nigeria
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenparents
  • Dependent-family rightsFamily/Dependants: Apply for N6A, N6B, N6C and N6D for spouse, minors, adult children, and aged parents respectively.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceiling5years, Multiple entry. (Residence permit)
  • Renewal or extensionExtendable: Yes.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Nigeria?
The official source states: A Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa for foreign nationals who possess knowledge, abilities, and technical know-how deemed highly relevant to the current and future needs of the Nigerian economy.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, parents.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: 5years, Multiple entry. (Residence permit)

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.ng page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.ngLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Nigeria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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