Immigration Services
ACL provides practical, end-to-end immigration services in Nigeria for companies, foreign professionals, investors, and families seeking lawful entry, residence, and work authorization. Nigeria’s immigration framework can be document-heavy and time-sensitive, so ACL supports clients with clear guidance, compliant filings, and process management from start to finish.
A core area of ACL’s service is advising businesses that wish to employ expatriates in Nigeria. Under the Nigerian expatriate quota regime, companies that demonstrate a genuine need for foreign expertise may be granted approval to employ a specified number of non-Nigerian staff in designated roles. The quota system is designed to balance investment and skills transfer while encouraging succession planning and local capacity development. ACL assists with assessing eligibility, preparing applications, assembling supporting documents, and ensuring quota positions align with the company’s operations and regulatory expectations.
ACL also supports business travel solutions through appropriate visa advisory and processing. Business visas generally permit entry for meetings, negotiations, market visits, training, and other non-employment activities. ACL helps clients choose the correct visa route, prepare invitation letters and supporting documentation, and avoid common pitfalls—such as overstaying or performing work not permitted under a business visa—which can lead to penalties or future entry restrictions.
For expatriates who will reside in Nigeria, ACL provides guidance and support on residence permits, including relevant documentation, compliance steps, and renewals. Residence authorisation typically involves formalizing the individual’s lawful stay and, where applicable, their right to work under the correct immigration status. ACL helps clients coordinate timelines between company approvals, visas, and residence documentation so that arrivals, onboarding, and assignments proceed smoothly.
With a compliance-first approach, ACL’s immigration service helps clients reduce delays, manage regulatory risk, and maintain a stable, legally compliant workforce and business presence in Nigeria.