Great news for everyone! Nigeria’s Immigration Service has launched a new online portal where foreigners can now apply for their Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) 100% online. No more paper forms — starting August 1, 2025, all applications must be done through the new portal 👇 https://cerpac.immigration.gov.ng
✅ FAQ: Who Should Use the New CERPAC Portal?
1️⃣ What is CERPAC?
CERPAC stands for Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card. It is an official permit that allows non-Nigerians to legally live, work, study, or do business in Nigeria.
2️⃣ Who needs to use this portal?
✔️ Foreign workers employed in Nigeria
✔️ International students studying in Nigeria
✔️ Diplomats and their families
✔️ Expatriates working in free trade zones
✔️ Missionaries and NGO staff
✔️ Foreign dependents (spouses, children)
3️⃣ Can Nigerians use this portal to travel abroad?
❌ No! If you are a Nigerian citizen planning to travel or relocate abroad (e.g. UK, USA, Canada, Dubai), you do not need CERPAC. You must apply through the embassy or visa office of the country you wish to visit.
4️⃣ What does this new portal do?
🌐 Allows applicants to:
Register online
Fill forms digitally
Upload documents
Pay securely online
Track application progress
Complete biometrics smoothly
5️⃣ What changes on August 1st, 2025?
📌 From August 1, all physical CERPAC forms will end.
📌 Every application must be done online at https://cerpac.immigration.gov.ng
6️⃣ Why is this important for Nigeria?
✅ Faster & more secure process
✅ Reduces fraud & fake documents
✅ Makes it easy for foreign investors and workers
✅ Keeps national records safe & modern
🔑 Final Note:
If you are foreign, use the new CERPAC portal to apply for your resident permit today.
If you are Nigerian, share this update with your foreign friends, students, and workers in Nigeria — so they don’t miss the August 1 deadline!
📣 Have questions or need help with visas or travel plans? Contact us today! We’re here to guide you!
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