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Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
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Program Type:
Active Investor Visa
Processing Time:
4 months
Citizenship Timeline:
15 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
Upon approval
Physical Presence Required:
183 days a year
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
51 countries
Minimum Contribution:
US$250,000
Contribution Options:
Business Investment
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Program Overview
Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
Nigeria N3 Investor Visas offer residence permits to foreign investors seeking to establish and maintain business operations in the country, with investment thresholds ranging from $250,000 to over $10 million, depending on enterprise scale.
Investors qualify for renewable residence permits with durations ranging from 3 to 8 years, depending on investment size. The program requires investors to retain their capital within Nigeria throughout the permit validity period.
Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Nigeria Investor Visas (N3), applicants may apply under one of the following categories:
Small Scale Enterprise (N3A)
- Investment required: US$250,000 to US$500,000
- Residence permit: 3-year multiple-entry
Medium Scale Enterprise (N3B)
- Investment required: US$500,000 to US$1 million
- Residence permit: 4-year multiple-entry
Large Scale Enterprise (N3C)
- Investment required: US$1,000,000 to US$10 million
- Residence permit: 6-year multiple-entry, requires previous or current F4B or F4C entry visa
Ultra Large Scale Enterprise (N3D)
- Investment required: US$10 million or more
- Residence permit: 8-year multiple-entry, requires previous or current F4B or F4C entry visa
Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
Salient Benefits
- Path to citizenship
- Permits dual/multiple citizenship
- Lower cost of living
- Warm climate
- Lower taxes
- English widely spoken
Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
Investor residence permits are issued for 3 years (N3A), 4 years (N3B), 6 years (N3C), or 8 years (N3D), depending on investment category, and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the investment is maintained.
After meeting the 15-year continuous residence requirement in Nigeria, an investor may apply for citizenship through naturalization.
To obtain citizenship, the applicant must demonstrate good character and show the ability to contribute to Nigeria’s well-being.
All investment capital must be retained in Nigeria throughout the residence permit period.
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Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to: Nigeria’s Immigration Service.
Legislation upon which this program is based: Article 17 of the Immigration Act, 2015
Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
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Nigeria N3 Investor Visas
Program Statistics
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