Nigeria: General Immigration

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive real estate markets, particularly in major commercial centres such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ogun State, and other fast-developing urban areas. Foreign investors buy property in Nigeria for residential use, commercial investment, industrial projects, hospitality, agriculture, warehousing, and long-term capital appreciation. However, buying property in Nigeria as a foreigner requires proper legal guidance because land ownership in Nigeria is regulated by federal and state laws, and title documentation can be complex.

Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for foreign investors because of its large consumer market, natural resources, technology sector, financial services industry, real estate opportunities, and growing demand for professional services.

Nigeria has introduced major immigration reforms with the launch of its e-Visa platform and automated landing and exit card system.

For several years, foreigners who come into Nigeria were expected to make an application for a visa on arrival before arrival and upon approval a visa will be issued...

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a digital platform for processing the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Card (CERPAC) applications.

On 30 June 2025, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced a series of major innovations in visa and expatriate administration during a stakeholder sensitization workshop jointly organized by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Federal Ministry of Interior.

In today's interconnected world, the importance of international business partnerships, shared living experiences, and cross-cultural exchanges in undeniable.

Embassies and government offices in Abuja, Nigeria are temporarily closed and government offices and embassies in Lagos are operating with reduced staff and office hours due to a nationwide protest...

This global migration summary provides an overview of the latest updates and trends in immigration policies, highlighting shifts in various regions across the world and how it affects...