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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

NIS inaugurates digital expatriate resident permit platform

According to the statement, effective from August 1, the use of physical CERPAC forms will be discontinued.

• July 16, 2025
Kemi Nandap
Kemi Nandap [Credit: NAN]

The Nigeria Immigration Service will inaugurate a new digital platform for the application of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card on August 1.

It said that the development was in line with the federal government’s ongoing efforts to reform the NIS and enhance the efficiency, transparency, and accessibility of its services. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday.

It stated that the new portal, accessible at https://cerpac.immigration.gov.ng, was designed to enable applicants to submit their CERPAC applications online, eliminating the need for physical forms.

According to the statement, effective from August 1, the use of physical CERPAC forms will be discontinued.

“All CERPAC applications after July 31 must be submitted solely through the online portal,” NIS said.

The NIS noted that the digital transition was aimed at improving the user experience and ensuring a seamless application process for both individuals and corporate organisations taking immigration responsibility for expatriates.

NIS advised applicants who have paid but are yet to submit their CERPAC forms to do so on or before July 31 to avoid loss of application status and associated payments.

“Similarly, individuals and companies with pending submissions are strongly encouraged to complete all processes within the stipulated timeline to avoid any inconvenience. Any form not submitted before the deadline will be rendered void and invalid.

“All enquiries and correspondence related to this transition should be directed to the service through the office of the public relations officer,” added NIS.

It, however, reaffirmed the service commitment to delivering more efficient and technology-driven immigration services in line with global best practices.

(NAN)

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