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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
The Nigerian host company must first request the immigration approval required for the specialised temporary assignment and obtain the Visa Authority Letter or pre-approval from NIS. Then after the pre-approval is issued, open the official NIS visa route and choose the Temporary Work Permit class that matches the approved assignment.
A physical/assisted step may still apply
The current sources for Nigeria Temporary Work Permit do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
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.
Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment
- Why you need it
- Used as formal written evidence or request where the responsible agency lists a letter among the requirements.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: The Nigerian host company must first request the immigration approval required for the specialised temporary assignment and obtain the Visa Authority Letter or pre-approval from NIS.
- 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.
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- 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 3: Complete the applicant and project information, then upload the NIS pre-approval, passport, return or onward ticket and the supporting host-company documents required by the application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Return or onward ticket
- 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: Complete the applicant and project information, then upload the NIS pre-approval, passport, return or onward ticket and the supporting host-company documents required by the application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Invitation and corporate project information required from the Nigerian host company
- 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: Complete the applicant and project information, then upload the NIS pre-approval, passport, return or onward ticket and the supporting host-company documents required by the application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
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.
The Nigerian host company must first request the immigration approval required for the specialised temporary assignment and obtain the Visa Authority Letter or pre-approval from NIS.
- Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment
- Invitation and corporate project information required from the Nigerian host company
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
After the pre-approval is issued, open the official NIS visa route and choose the Temporary Work Permit class that matches the approved assignment.
- Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment
Check the finished document/result for spelling, identity details, reference numbers and status before relying on it.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
Complete the applicant and project information, then upload the NIS pre-approval, passport, return or onward ticket and the supporting host-company documents required by the application.
- Invitation and corporate project information required from the Nigerian host company
- Return or onward ticket
- Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Review the application against the Visa Authority Letter, pay the official visa fee shown by NIS and submit any embassy enrolment or document stage directed by the visa route.
- Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment
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.
Obtain the approved visa before travelling and perform only the specialised project covered by the permit; use the immigration process applicable to that permit if an extension is legally available.
- Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment
- Invitation and corporate project information required from the Nigerian host company
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.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Obtain the approved visa before travelling and perform only the specialised project covered by the permit; use the immigration process applicable to that permit if an extension is legally available.
For this guide, the last published process step is: Obtain the approved visa before travelling and perform only the specialised project covered by the permit; use the immigration process applicable to that permit if an extension is legally available.
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Important notes
- NIS lists R10 for experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialised short-term services such as installation, commissioning, repairs, training or technical audits.
- The host company's NIS pre-approval comes before the applicant's visa submission.
- R10 is not a general employment visa.
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.
- Visa Authority Letter or other NIS pre-approval obtained for the temporary work assignment — Document
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity — Document
- Return or onward ticket — Other requirement
- Invitation and corporate project information required from the Nigerian host company — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. The Nigerian host company must first request the immigration approval required for the specialised temporary assignment and obtain the Visa Authority Letter or pre-approval from NIS. Then after the pre-approval is issued, open the official NIS visa route and choose the Temporary Work Permit class that matches the approved assignment.
The current sources for Nigeria Temporary Work Permit do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
Varies by nationality and application — The host and applicant should use only the fee and payment route generated by NIS for the approved Temporary Work Permit visa application.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.
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 Nigeria Temporary Work Permit: Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Complete the final published step: Obtain the approved visa before travelling and perform only the specialised project covered by the permit; use the immigration process applicable to that permit if an extension is legally available.
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 lists R10 for experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialised short-term services such as installation, commissioning, repairs, training or technical audits.
- The host company's NIS pre-approval comes before the applicant's visa submission.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. 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.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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