The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a complete transition to a digital application system for expatriate residence permits, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing efforts to modernise public service delivery.
Beginning August 1, 2025, all applications for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) must be submitted online through the newly launched portal: [https://cerpac.immigration.gov.ng]
According to a statement signed on Wednesday by the NIS Spokesperson, the use of paper-based CERPAC forms will be officially discontinued at the end of July. Any physical application not submitted by July 31 will automatically become void.