Nigeria•AfricaR1B — Spouse of Accredited Diplomat
At a Glance
1–4 weeks
Free
2 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Spouse of R1A holder
The R1B visa is designed for the spouses of diplomats accredited to Nigeria under the R1A category. It facilitates family reunification for diplomatic personnel and is processed through official diplomatic channels rather than standard public portals. The status is strictly dependent on the principal's accreditation and does not grant independent work authorization.
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Valid Passport (min 6 months validity)
Recent passport photograph
Letter from Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Marriage Certificate
Copy of principal diplomat's (R1A) visa or accreditation proof
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid Passport
Passport Photographs
Note Verbale from home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Marriage Certificate
Copy of principal's R1A visa/accreditation
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Often fee-exempt (gratis)
- Faster processing than standard visas
- Allows residence for the duration of the diplomat's posting
Worth Knowing
- Strictly tied to the principal's diplomatic status
- No inherent right to work
- Requires coordination between Ministries of Foreign Affairs
- Lack of diplomatic accreditation of the principal
- Incomplete Note Verbale
Application Process
Obtain Note Verbale from home country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Complete application on NIS portal
Submit application and documents to the nearest Nigerian Embassy or Consulate
Undergo processing via diplomatic channels
Application Forms
| Nigeria Immigration Service Portal | Fill online |
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