Do you qualify?
- You have a job offer from an employer in Nigeria
- Your employer has obtained, or is applying for, STR approval from the Nigeria Immigration Service
- You are taking up long-term employment, not a short assignment
Documents you'll need
| Document | Details | Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | Passport, valid for at least 6 months | Required |
| Application form | Completed and checked by us before submission | We prepare |
| Photo | Recent passport-style photos | Required |
| Employer letter | STR approval letter from the Nigeria Immigration Service, obtained by your employer | Required |
| Employment contract | Letter of employment or contract | Required |
| Qualifications | Your CV and degree certificates | Required |
| Yellow fever certificate | Yellow fever vaccination certificate | Required |
We give you a full checklist for your circumstances at your consultation.
How the Nigeria STR work visa works
Getting a Nigeria STR visa is a staged process:
- Your employer in Nigeria applies to the Nigeria Immigration Service for approval to employ you
- Once approval is granted, you apply for the STR visa from the UK, with the approval letter and your documents
- After you arrive in Nigeria, you regularise your status and obtain your residence permit, known as CERPAC, within the time allowed
Documents for a Nigeria STR visa
Your employer usually provides the approval letter and your employment documents. You provide your passport, photos, CV and qualifications. Degree certificates sometimes need to be legalised first, which we can arrange.
STR visa or Temporary Work Permit?
The STR visa is for long-term jobs. If you're going to Nigeria for a short specialist assignment, such as installing or repairing equipment, a Temporary Work Permit is usually the right route instead.
Nigeria STR visa help from Manchester
We help UK residents and employers with Nigeria STR visa applications, checking your approval and documents before you apply. Requirements can change, so we confirm the current process for your application.
How we help
- Check your eligibility and confirm the right route at your consultation
- Give you a personalised document checklist
- Prepare and complete your application forms
- Review all evidence against the current rules before submission
- Keep you updated until you have a decision
Fees and timescales
| Service | Visa length | Official fee | Our fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Documents checked and application prepared | Ask us | – | Call for price | – |
The official fee is the fee charged by the country’s eVisa system. It can change, so we confirm it before you pay.
Delivery
Your eVisa is sent to you electronically, so there’s no passport to post. Delivery is a flat £5.
Common questions
What does STR stand for?
Subject to Regularisation. You enter Nigeria on the STR visa and then regularise your status by obtaining a residence permit.
Who applies for STR approval?
Your employer in Nigeria applies to the Nigeria Immigration Service. You apply for the visa once approval is granted.
Can I work in Nigeria on a business eVisa?
No. Taking up employment in Nigeria needs the right work visa, such as the STR visa.