Nigeria: Immediate nationwide work permit exercise announced
NIGERIA road sign
On 14 March 2016 the Nigeria Immigration Service (”NIS”) issued a public notice to the effect that a nationwide verification exercise will be conducted immediately.
Who is Affected?
This verification exercise affects employers of CERPAC holders.
What Do Employers Need to Know?
Representatives of companies employing foreign nationals should take the following documents to their local NIS CERPAC Production Centre:
- Foreign nationals’ CERPACs;
- Foreign nationals’ passports;
- A copy of a valid Expatriate quota;
- A copy of the company’s monthly returns for February 2016.
