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Getting help with living in NigeriaÌý

Help from theÌýNigerianÌýgovernmentÌý

For any questions about moving to or living in Nigeria,Ìýyou may be able to get help fromÌýthe:ÌýÌý

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The UK government, includingÌýthe BritishÌýHigh Commissions inÌýAbuja and the Deputy High Commission in Lagos,Ìýcannot give personalised advice on moving to,ÌýlivingÌýor retiring inÌýNigeria.Ìý

Professional help in NigeriaÌý

You can alsoÌýget help from professionalsÌýinÌýNigeria, including:ÌýÌý

• lawyersÌý

• notariesÌýÌý

• funeral directorsÌýÌý

Help from the UK governmentÌýÌý

Read theÌýtravel advice forÌýNigeriaÌýto understand the risks you may face if you live in or visit Nigeria. This includesÌýthe latest information on:ÌýÌý

• visas and entry requirementsÌýÌý

• laws and cultural differences

• safety and securityÌý

ReadÌýour guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýÌý

, including in an emergency.ÌýÌý

Visas,ÌýresidencyÌýand citizenshipÌý

Make sure you meet theÌýentry requirements forÌýNigeriaÌýbefore you travel.ÌýÌý

VisasÌýÌý

Check whichÌýÌýyou need toÌýlive in Nigeria.Ìý

You can get a visa to:ÌýÌý

• workÌýÌý

• studyÌý

• retireÌý

• volunteerÌýÌý

• live withÌýfamilyÌýin NigeriaÌýÌý

• invest or do business in NigeriaÌý

If you want to extend your visa:Ìý

• readÌýtheÌývisaÌýfrequently asked questionsÌýfrom theÌýÌýÌý

• contactÌýtheÌýÌý

Residence cardÌý

If you want to live or work in Nigeria forÌýone year or more, you must apply for aÌý.ÌýÌý

This serves as proof of legal residency and identity for foreign nationals in Nigeria.ÌýÌý

Permanent residencyÌýÌý

YouÌýmay be able toÌýapply forÌýaÌýpermanent residence visaÌýinÌýNigeria.ÌýÌý

To find out ifÌýyou’reÌýeligibleÌýand how to apply:ÌýÌý

• read theÌýfrequently asked questionsÌýon permanent residence visas,Ìýfrom theÌýÌý

• contact theÌýÌýor theÌýÌý

CitizenshipÌýÌý

Nigeria recognises dual citizenshipÌýinÌýsomeÌýcases.ÌýThisÌýmeansÌýthat you mayÌýor may notÌýhave toÌýgive up (renounce) your British citizenshipÌýtoÌýbecome aÌýNigerian citizen.ÌýÌý

To find out ifÌýyou’reÌýeligible forÌýNigerianÌýcitizenship, read the Nigerian Ministry of Interior’s guidance on:ÌýÌý

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• ÌýÌý

You can alsoÌý.ÌýÌý

Help with visa and residency applicationsÌý

TheÌýBritish High Commission in Abuja and the Deputy High Commission in LagosÌýcannotÌýhelp withÌýNigerianÌývisa and residency applications.ÌýÌý

For any questions or issues, contact:ÌýÌý

• theÌýÌýÌý

• theÌýÌý

• aÌýÌýÌý

PassportsÌýand travelÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• apply for a British passport from abroadÌý

• travel urgently without your British passportÌý

Dual citizens travelling to the UKÌý

When travelling to the UK, British citizens must carryÌýa validÌýBritish passportÌýorÌýcertificate of entitlement. Read guidance onÌýdual citizenship.

Resident children travelling without a parent or legal guardianÌý

Children aged 17 or younger who travel out of Nigeria without a parent or legal guardian may need a letterÌýauthorising them to do so. This should be signed by a parent or legal guardian.ÌýÌý

ContactÌýtheÌýÌýor theÌýÌýfor more information.ÌýÌý

HealthcareÌýin NigeriaÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• plan your healthcareÌý

• take medicine abroadÌý

Nigeria does not haveÌýa reciprocal health agreement with the UK.ÌýÌý

Make sure you haveÌýappropriate healthÌýinsurance to cover any healthcare costs.ÌýYou can get insurance fromÌýNigerian orÌýinternational providers.ÌýÌý

To find out how to get medical treatment:ÌýÌý

• contact your insurance providerÌýÌý

• read guidance onÌýhealth in NigeriaÌý

• findÌýmedical facilities and doctors inÌýNigeriaÌý

• findÌýÌý

WorkingÌýin NigeriaÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis coversÌýworking abroad, including documents you may need from the UK government.Ìý

To work inÌýNigeria,Ìýyou need a workÌýor employmentÌývisa.ÌýÌý

The Nigeria Immigration ServiceÌýexplainsÌýhow toÌý.ÌýÌý

Recognition of qualificationsÌý

If you want to work inÌýNigeria,Ìýyou may need toÌý.Ìý

DrivingÌýin NigeriaÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis covers how to:ÌýÌý

• drive abroad legallyÌý

• take your UK vehicle abroadÌýÌý

• get driving licence lettersÌý

For information on driving in Nigeria, including driving licence laws, read about road travel in Nigeria, inÌýsafety and security in the travel advice for Nigeria.Ìý

TaxÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers tax, including paying UK tax and National Insurance.ÌýÌýÌý

The UK has aÌýdouble taxation agreement withÌýNigeriaÌýso that you do not pay tax on the same income in both countries.Ìý

Contact theÌýÌýfor any questions about double taxation relief.Ìý

Consider getting professional advice onÌý.ÌýTo do this,Ìýfind aÌý.ÌýÌý

PensionsÌý

Claiming your UK pensionÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• how to claim your UK State PensionÌý

• where the UK government pays an annual increase in the State PensionÌý

Claiming aÌýNigerianÌýpensionÌý

Contact theÌýÌýto find out whether you can claimÌýa Nigerian pension.ÌýÌý

BenefitsÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to claim UK benefits abroad, including Child Benefit.ÌýÌýÌý

Buying and renting propertyÌýin NigeriaÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýThis coversÌýbuying and renting property abroad.ÌýÌý

There are restrictions on foreign nationalsÌýbuyingÌýproperty or land in Nigeria.ÌýContactÌýaÌýÌýifÌýyou’reÌýconsidering buying property or land.Ìý

VotingÌýin NigeriaÌý

UK electionsÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• vote in UK elections from abroadÌý

• register as an overseas voterÌý

NigerianÌýelectionsÌýÌý

You cannot vote inÌýNigerianÌýelections unless you holdÌýNigerian citizenship.Ìý

StudyingÌýin NigeriaÌý

If you plan to study inÌýNigeria, you must meet allÌýÌýbeforeÌýyouÌýtravel.Ìý

For more information:ÌýÌý

• read guidance onÌýtravel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)ÌýÌý

• contact your higher education provider in the UK orÌýNigeriaÌýÌý

• contact theÌýÌýÌý

ChildrenÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living orÌýretiring abroad.ÌýThis coversÌýmoving abroad with children, including:ÌýÌý

• getting permission to take your child abroadÌýÌý

• claiming UK Child Benefit abroadÌý

• child maintenance payments if a parent lives abroadÌý

Schools and educationÌý

TheÌýÌýprovides information about the schooling system inÌýNigeria.Ìý

All children agedÌý6 to 15Ìýmust attend school or home schoolÌýinÌýNigeria.Ìý

ChildcareÌý

Most parents in Nigeria arrange private childcare for their children. Options includeÌýdaycare centres,Ìýnurseries,ÌýandÌýlive-inÌýnannies. Some employers may also offer on-site or near-site childcare options.ÌýÌý

Births, deaths,ÌýmarriagesÌýand civil partnershipsÌý

BirthsÌýÌý

If your child is born inÌýNigeria,Ìý.ÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• register the birth with the UK authorities to get a UK birth certificateÌýÌý

• apply for your child’s first British passportÌý

DeathsÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• what to do after someone dies abroadÌý

• how to register the death with the UK authoritiesÌýÌý

If someone dies inÌýNigeria:Ìý

• read guidance onÌýwhat toÌýwhen someoneÌýdies inÌýNigeriaÌýÌý

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Marriages and civil partnershipsÌýÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get married or get a civil partnership abroad.ÌýÌýÌý

You will need a special marriage licence to get married in Nigeria ifÌýyou’reÌýnot a Nigerian citizen. You can apply for the licence at the Marriage Registry Office orÌýthrough theÌýregistry’sÌý.ÌýÌý

ReadÌýthe NigerianÌýMinistry of Interior’sÌýguidance onÌý.ÌýÌý

Same-sex marriages and civil partnerships are not legally recognised in Nigeria. For information about LGBT+ rights in Nigeria, read guidance onÌýsafety and security in the travel advice for Nigeria.ÌýÌýÌý

Divorce and separationÌý

Read our guidance onÌýmoving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get a divorce or end a civil partnership.ÌýÌýÌý

If you plan to divorce in Nigeria, consider taking legal advice from aÌý.ÌýÌýÌý

Documents for British people in NigeriaÌý

Read our guidance onÌýdocuments for British people abroad.ÌýThis covers:ÌýÌýÌý

• legalising and certifying UK documentsÌýÌý

• marriage and civil partnership documentsÌý

• affirmations andÌýaffidavitsÌýÌý

• witnessing signaturesÌý

LawyersÌýand notariesÌýÌý

To find aÌýlawyerÌýor notary in Nigeria, read guidance onÌýprofessional services if you’re abroad.Ìý

PetsÌý

If you want to bring your pet with you toÌýNigeria,ÌýyouÌýneed an import permit.ÌýContact your vet or theÌýÌýfor more information.ÌýÌý

You can also read guidance on:ÌýÌý

• taking your pet dog, cat or ferret to a non-EU countryÌý

• the certificate you need toÌýexport cats and dogs to NigeriaÌýÌý

Returning to the UKÌýÌý

ReadÌýreturning to the UK permanently. This includes information on bringing family members back to the UK,ÌýtaxÌýand access to services.Ìý

DisclaimerÌýÌý

We provide this information as a guide only. For definitive information, contact the Nigerian authorities.ÌýÌý

ReadÌýourÌýconsular information disclaimer.