Immigration Tool kit

The principal legislation governing immigration practice in Nigeria is the Immigration Act 1963 and the two regulations made pursuant to the Act, namely the Immigration Regulations andImmigration (Control of Aliens) Regulations.

The Act controls the immigration of expatriates into Nigeria and provides for the grant of relevant entry permits as stipulated in Act. The administration of the Immigration Act falls within the jurisdiction of the FederalMinistry of Interior, with support provided by the NigerianInvestment Promotion Commission and other related government agencies (the Corporate Affairs Commission,Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency etc.). However, theNigerian Immigration Service, an agency under the FederalMinistry of Interior, is the main government agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and approving the immigration and emigration of expatriates and granting visas and entry permits into Nigeria.