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Check the expiry date on the current CERPAC and open the official NIS e-CERPAC system before the residence permission lapses. Then sign in to the holder's account and confirm whether the existing category remains correct for the person's current activity in Nigeria.
A physical step is required
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Update the passport and category-specific supporting records and resolve any employer, school or dependant change before submission.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Check the expiry date on the current CERPAC and open the official NIS e-CERPAC system before the residence permission lapses.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Continued evidence that the holder still qualifies for the same or new residence category
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Sign in to the holder's account and confirm whether the existing category remains correct for the person's current activity in Nigeria.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Update the passport and category-specific supporting records and resolve any employer, school or dependant change before submission.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Check the expiry date on the current CERPAC and open the official NIS e-CERPAC system before the residence permission lapses.
- The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport
- Continued evidence that the holder still qualifies for the same or new residence category
- Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Sign in to the holder's account and confirm whether the existing category remains correct for the person's current activity in Nigeria.
- Continued evidence that the holder still qualifies for the same or new residence category
- The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Update the passport and category-specific supporting records and resolve any employer, school or dependant change before submission.
- Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal
- The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport
- Continued evidence that the holder still qualifies for the same or new residence category
Read the next screen or office instruction before moving on; do not assume an extra payment, document or visit is required unless the responsible agency asks for it.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Submit the renewal and complete the official e-CERPAC payment while keeping the application and transaction references.
- The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport
- Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
Follow NIS instructions for approval, biometrics or card issuance and verify the new validity period when the renewal is completed.
- Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal
Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Follow NIS instructions for approval, biometrics or card issuance and verify the new validity period when the renewal is completed.
Renewal timing depends on the permit category, continued eligibility and NIS review; start before the current permit expires.
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Quick answers about Renew e-CERPAC
Direct answers to the questions people commonly search for, using the same verified fee, requirements, route and timeline shown in this guide.
How much does Renew e-CERPAC cost in 2026?
Category-specific renewal fee — Use the renewal amount generated by the official e-CERPAC system because charges differ by residence category.
What do I need for Renew e-CERPAC?
The current verified checklist includes The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport, Continued evidence that the holder still qualifies for the same or new residence category, and Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do Renew e-CERPAC online?
Online + physical visit. Check the expiry date on the current CERPAC and open the official NIS e-CERPAC system before the residence permission lapses. Then sign in to the holder's account and confirm whether the existing category remains correct for the person's current activity in Nigeria. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Update the passport and category-specific supporting records and resolve any employer, school or dependant change before submission.
How long does Renew e-CERPAC take?
Renewal timing depends on the permit category, continued eligibility and NIS review; start before the current permit expires.
Where do I start Renew e-CERPAC?
Check the expiry date on the current CERPAC and open the official NIS e-CERPAC system before the residence permission lapses. Then sign in to the holder's account and confirm whether the existing category remains correct for the person's current activity in Nigeria.
Important notes
- NIS advises applicants to renew before expiry; an expired immigration status can create separate compliance problems.
- A change of employer or residence category can require more than a simple like-for-like renewal.
- Keep the old permit and payment/application records until the new CERPAC has been issued.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- The current CERPAC/residence-permit record and passport — Document
- Continued evidence that the holder still qualifies for the same or new residence category — Other requirement
- Updated employment, quota, study, dependant or family records applicable to the renewal — Other requirement
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Online + physical visit. Check the expiry date on the current CERPAC and open the official NIS e-CERPAC system before the residence permission lapses. Then sign in to the holder's account and confirm whether the existing category remains correct for the person's current activity in Nigeria.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Update the passport and category-specific supporting records and resolve any employer, school or dependant change before submission.
How much does this service cost?
Category-specific renewal fee — Use the renewal amount generated by the official e-CERPAC system because charges differ by residence category.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Renewal timing depends on the permit category, continued eligibility and NIS review; start before the current permit expires.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for Renew e-CERPAC: Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Complete the final published step: Follow NIS instructions for approval, biometrics or card issuance and verify the new validity period when the renewal is completed.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- NIS advises applicants to renew before expiry; an expired immigration status can create separate compliance problems.
- A change of employer or residence category can require more than a simple like-for-like renewal.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-10-01. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
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