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Nigeria CERPAC — Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (USD 2,000/year, employer-sponsored)for 🌍 Laos citizens travelling to 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Laos citizens are required to obtain a Nigeria CERPAC — Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (USD 2,000/year, employer-sponsored) before travelling to Nigeria. You must submit a formal application at the Nigeria embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.

730 daysMax stay
~30 daysAvg processing
USD 2000.00Total fees
multipleEntry

📋Required Documents7

  • CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) application

    Filed after entry on a Subject-To-Regularisation (STR) visa.

  • Credentials / qualification certificates
  • Expatriate quota approval granted to the employer
  • Letter of employment and acceptance from the Nigerian employer
  • Passport photographs
  • Passport showing the endorsed STR visa
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate
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ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Nigeria CERPAC — Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (USD 2,000/year, employer-sponsored), book an appointment at the nearest Nigeria embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is USD 2000.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Nigeria embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Laos passport holders need a visa for Nigeria

Laos citizens require a visa to enter Nigeria based on the current immigration requirements set by Nigeria's government. Laos passport holders must apply through the Nigeria embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal

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