Nigeria - Renewal or Replacement of (CERPAC) Combined Expatriate Resident Permit and Aliens Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for renewal/replacement of a Combined Expatriate Resident Permit and Alien Card in person, the applicant has to visit the office of Immigration State Command.
2. The address and contact details of the Nigerian Immigration State Command offices can be found in the following link: contact link (visit the link and click “Commands” option on the left side)
3. Visit the office and obtain an application form for renewal/replacement of a Combined Expatriate Resident Permit and Alien Card as applicable to your requirement from the relevant department.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Complete the form as required with relevant details under respective sections. After completing the application form, attach the required documents with the completed form.
6. Then, proceed to submit the package to the relevant authority at the office in person for further processes.
7. Also, pay the amount of fees required for the application processing and for the new card, as the case may be.
8. After submission, the completed form and corresponding documents will be put into further verification and clearance processes.
9. Once all the processes get completed, the authorities will take the necessary steps for the permit renewal/replacement process.
   

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Application letter from Employer (for renewal/replacement and accepting Immigration Responsibility)
• Quota approval
• Expiring Resident Card (Original)
• Valid Passport of the applicant
• Photocopies of passport’s data pages (as required)
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Immigration Service - Head Office
Uma Musa Yar Adu'a Express Way, Int’l Airport Road,
Sauka, Abuja.
FCT Nigeria.
P.M.B. 38, Garki, Abuja.
Nigeria.
Phone: +2347080607900
Fax:+2348119753844
Email: [email protected]<br. Website: Immigration Service Contact

Eligibility

• Any Combined Expatriate Resident Permit and Aliens Card holder that is expired or damaged and needs a renewal/replacement can apply.
• The applicant must have a valid passport and must possess Expiring or damaged Resident Card while making the application.
  

Fees

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Validity

The card is valid for a period of two years.

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Instructions

• AR forms can be obtained from the Immigration Service quarters and State Commands all over the Federation whereas CR & AO forms are obtainable from Afribank Nigeria Plc.
• Application forms must be completed using a black ball point pen in capital letters.
• During submission, the completed forms and required documents should be enclosed within the envelope in which the CERPAC forms are issued initially.
• It is important that the completed form must contain all the information required properly and the form must be filled legibly, in order to get accepted by the Authority.
• Make sure that you attach all the required documents as specified by the authority to avoid rejections.
• For more instructions, refer “CERPAC” section in the following link: Link
  

Required Information

• Applicant’s full names and age
• Gender and Marital status
• Valid Identity proof number
• Date of birth
• Address details and nationality
• Contact details
• Banking particulars
• Payment receipt number/transaction ID
  

Need for the Document

• CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card) is valid for a period of two years and should be renewed once in every two years by making an application to the Nigeria Immigration Service.
• Replacement of a CERPAC will be required when it is damaged by any means.
  

Information which might help

• CR (Concessionary) forms are meant for Missionaries, Students, on ECOWAS African Nationals and Cameroonians.
• AO forms are for other Nationals and persons with special Immigrant status whereas AR forms are for Exempted Persons like Diplomats, Government officials, NGO’s and Niger-wives.
• For more information: Link
  

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