Investor Visa (N3A–N3D) and Investor Residence
Changes or availability under review — Created by Nigeria Visa Policy 2025; practitioners report implementation still patchy
Investor Visa (N3A–N3D) and Investor Residence is a residence route in Nigeria (Investor / golden visa). NVP 2025 investor tiers by capital imported & retained: N3A USD 250–500k (3 yrs), N3B USD 0.5–1m (4), N3C USD 1–10m (6), N3D >USD 10m (8). Business plan, CAC registration, security clearance. Dependants on N6 visas.
Residence by investment: compare routes and obligations →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about $250,000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 15 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income; Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (from Jan 2026) top rate 25%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Investor / golden visa |
|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | 15 years |
| Work | own business only |
| Eligible | all |
| Tax | Residents taxed on worldwide income; Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (from Jan 2026) top rate 25% |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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