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Nigeria Investor Visa (Oil, Gas & Power Sector) – N3E

11 facts quoted from the official source

A multiple-entry type visa for potential oil/gas/power sector investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
3
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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesUS$100,000,000 imported and retained as investor’s capital; Proof of Investment in a large enterprise.checked 2026-07-27
  • Nationality or qualifying statusOil/gas/power sector investors
  • Prior immigration or residence statusApplicants must have previously held or currently hold either an F4B or F4C Visa
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsTo invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained 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 path10 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
  • Work rightsTo invest and reside in Nigeria. Investor capital retained 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 ceiling10 years. Multiple entry (Residence permit)
  • Renewal or extensionExtendable: Not applicable.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Nigeria?
The official source states: A multiple-entry type visa for potential oil/gas/power sector investors who wish to invest in Nigeria.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: US$100,000,000 imported and retained as investor’s capital; Proof of Investment in a large enterprise. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, parents.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: 10 years. 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 11 points against the official source; 11 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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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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Other investment routes to Nigeria

4 other investment routes to Nigeria.

Investor Visa (Large Scale Corporations) – N3CInvestor Visa (Medium Scale Enterprise) – N3BInvestor Visa (Small Scale Enterprise) – N3AInvestor Visa (Ultra Large Scale Corporations) – N3D
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