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Retirement Visa (Retired in Nigeria) – N5A

13 facts quoted from the official source

A multiple-entry type retirement Visa for persons aged 65 years and above who have retired in Nigeria, having worked in the country for a minimum of 20 years and wish to continue residing in Nigeria.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
6
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.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Age requirementForeign national retirees (65 years and above) who retired in Nigeria after at least 20 years of service
  • Financial resourcesProof of retirement income
  • Nationality or qualifying statusForeign national retirees (65 years and above) who retired in Nigeria after at least 20 years of service
  • Prior immigration or residence statusForeign national retirees (65 years and above) who retired in Nigeria after at least 20 years of service
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementEvidence of Medical Insurance Certificate
  • Passport or travel-document requirementValid Passport (minimum 6 months validity); Passport size photo
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsPermitted to reside in Nigeria.
Also stated by the source
  • 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 pathIndefinite. (Residence permit)
  • Work rightsPermitted to 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 ceilingIndefinite. (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 retirement Visa for persons aged 65 years and above who have retired in Nigeria, having worked in the country for a minimum of 20 years and wish to continue residing in Nigeria.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Proof of retirement income 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: Indefinite. (Residence permit)
05Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Evidence of Medical Insurance Certificate

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

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 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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