The Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede has
announced the commencement of issuance of Temporary Work Permit
(TWP) Visa by email to enable experts invited by
companies/organizations to come into the country for temporary work
purposes.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesperson, Mr. Sunday
James said in a statement that this is an addition to Visa on
Arrival facility applied through the same process.
Mr. James noted that the introduction of TWP was part of the
ongoing automation of the NIS operational activities which he
added, is in line with the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
He said: “The Temporary Work Permit (TWP) application when
approved usually within a timeline of 48 hours is forwarded to the
Nigerian Mission in the country indicated in the application for
the issuance of the facility.
“The expatriate is expected to proceed to that particular
Nigerian Mission with his/her passport for the issuance of the
TWP.”
The Service Public Relations Officer stressed that applicants
can make their applications via email to
oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng and addressed to the Comptroller
General.
Meanwhile, Mr. James said the Comptroller General has
commissioned the NIS Contact Centre which is meant to attend to
complaints from the public as well as inquiries.
“The contact details are phone; 07080607900, e-mail:
nis.servicom@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng”, he added.
The Comptroller General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede has
announced the commencement of issuance of Temporary Work Permit
(TWP) Visa by email to enable experts invited by
companies/organizations to come into the country for temporary work
purposes.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) spokesperson, Mr. Sunday
James said in a statement that this is an addition to Visa on
Arrival facility applied through the same process.
Mr. James noted that the introduction of TWP was part of the
ongoing automation of the NIS operational activities which he
added, is in line with the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
He said: “The Temporary Work Permit (TWP) application when
approved usually within a timeline of 48 hours is forwarded to the
Nigerian Mission in the country indicated in the application for
the issuance of the facility.
“The expatriate is expected to proceed to that particular
Nigerian Mission with his/her passport for the issuance of the
TWP.”
The Service Public Relations Officer stressed that applicants
can make their applications via email to
oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng and addressed to the Comptroller
General.
Meanwhile, Mr. James said the Comptroller General has
commissioned the NIS Contact Centre which is meant to attend to
complaints from the public as well as inquiries.
“The contact details are phone; 07080607900, e-mail:
nis.servicom@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng”, he added.
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