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Humanitarian Services Visa – F7J

NigeriaCulture, faith and volunteering

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

The applicant must be humanitarian staff from an agency with a valid MOU with the National Planning Commission; an MOU signed with the National Planning Commission or a corresponding reference letter is required.

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  • https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/humanitarian-services-visa-f7j/
    Eligibility: Humanitarian staff from agencies with a valid MOU with the National Planning Commission. Requirements Valid Passport (Not less than 6 months validity). MOU signed with the National Planning Commission or a corresponding reference letter. Return Ticket. Proof of Funds or sponsor. Steps to Obtain Secure MOU or Authorization. Typically from the relevant Nigerian government body. Apply online (embassy). Submit Visa Application with visa requirements and pay visa fees. Obtain Visa.

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

An MOU signed with the National Planning Commission or a corresponding reference letter is required.

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Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

No employment is permitted; the holder may perform humanitarian services only. The official source does not state whether salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement may be received.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not state whether salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement may be received.

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

The visa is valid for 90 days from issuance for a single entry, with a stay of 30 days, and is extendable where applicable. The official source does not state whether the host or activity can change or whether family can accompany.

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Limits of the record
  • The source does not establish the other material dimensions of this question; independent review remains pending.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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