NIS to launch digital software portal for expatriate residence allow

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is about to launch a brand new digital portal for the Mixed Expatriate Residence Allow and Automated Card (CERPAC) software course of.

The NIS in an announcement signed by ACI Akinlabi, the Public Relations Officer on Wednesday, the portal which can kick off on August 1, 2025 is a part of the Federal Authorities’s efforts to reform and enhance the company.

In keeping with the assertion, the portal, https//cersac.immigration.gov.ng will allow candidates to submit their CERPAC purposes on-line.
The brand new course of is designed to boost transparency, effectivity, and the general person expertise.

“The general public ought to take notice that from August 1st, 2025, the usage of bodily CERPAC kinds will probably be discontinued, and all CERPAC purposes after July thirty first, 2025, should be submitted solely by means of the web portal,” the assertion learn.

In the meantime, candidates with paid, however un-submitted CERPAC kinds have been suggested to finish and submit them on or earlier than July thirty first, 2025, to keep away from lack of software standing and related funds.

Equally, the NIS has suggested people and corporations assuming immigration accountability for expatriates to finish all pending submissions throughout the stipulated timeframe to keep away from any inconvenience.

Consequently, any CERPAC type not submitted after the deadline will probably be rendered void and invalid.

“All enquiries and correspondence on this matter must be directed to the Service by means of the workplace of the Public Relations Officer,” the assertion learn.