Nigeria Immigration Service ECOWAS Residence Card Online Application & Renewal

Name of the Organization : Nigeria Immigration Service
Type of Facility : ECOWAS Residence Card Online Application & Renewal
Country : Nigeria

Website : https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/welcome

Related : Nigeria Immigration Service ECOWAS Residence Card Application Status Check : www.statusin.org/3226.html

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ECOWAS Resident Card Application Guidelines :

ECOWAS Residence Card is issued to citizens of other ECOWAS member states that are resident in Nigeria.

Applicant must provide Valid ECOWAS Travel Certificate or International Passport to apply fresh Residence Card

** Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal
** Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process
a) Apply for ECOWAS Residence Card or
b) Renewal of ECOWAS Residence Card
** Fill the Application form, check the ‘I HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION FORM IS, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, CORRECT.’ check box then click the ‘Submit Application’ Button
** Click on “Print Acknowledgment Slip” button to print ‘Application Acknowledgment Page’
** Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
** Click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Naira” option then select PayType (payment method) : “Bank” , “eWallet” or “Credit/Debit card”.
** If you intend to pay at a bank, selected “Bank” and click continue,
** View the list of participating banks and then click on ‘Continue’.
** The “Print Acknowledgment” button will help you print “Payment Acknowledgment Slip” with Transaction ID, Application ID & Reference Number.
** With the copy of your Payment acknowledgement slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.
** On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with a Pay4Me ‘e-receipt’ that contains “Validation Number”. You will need the “Validation Number” for confirmation of payment on the portal.
** If you intend to pay through eWallet online payment, select “eWallet”,
** You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.
** After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
** For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button. The payment will be successful only if your account balance is at least as big as the total payable amount.
** After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
** You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.
** If you intend to pay through Credit/Debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click continue,
** You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.
** After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
** For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button.
** Payment portal display application details, click on “Continue” button.
** You will be prompted to “Value Card” payment page, provide information of your card & Click on “OK” button
** After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
** You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.
** After payment, having obtained the “Validation Number”, proceed to the NIS portal for confirmation of payment.
** Go to the “Check ECOWAS Residence Card Application Status” and enter your Application ID and Reference No.
** Click the “View your application payment status” button to go to the “Online Query Status” page.
** Selecting “Pay4Me”, a field will appear to be filled with the “Validation Number” from your e-receipt. Remember : Validation Number has been generated after payment through Bank also.
** Click the “Search Record” button and you will be sent to the “Applicant’s Details” page where a date for your interview has been generated.
** You can now print a Receipt or an Acknowledgement Slip by using the buttons on this page. (You will need them for your interview).
** You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt or Acknowledgement Slip in a new window. Click on ‘Print” button to send a copy to the printer.
** Proceed for Interview with relevant documents.

Apply Online : https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ecowascard/cardForm
or
Renew Here : https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ec…/renewCardForm

Fresh ECOWAS Residence Card :
For an Individual :
Applicant must provide the following :
** Photocopy of Bio-data and Information page of Passport
** 2 copies of applicant’s recent passport photograph
** Evidence of e-Payment i.e Printed Payment Confirmation Page
** Duly completed and signed Application Form
** Letter of Employment
** Letter of Acceptance of employment
** Letter from Employer accepting immigration responsibilities
** Applicant’s Credentials/ CV where applicable.
** Copy of ECOWAS Registration Certificate from LGA of Applicant’s domicile.

For Business owner :
Applicant must provide the following :
** Valid ECOWAS Travel Certificate or International Passport
** Photocopy of Bio-data and Information page of Passport
** 2 copies of applicant’s recent passport photograph
** Evidence of e-Payment i.e printed payment confirmation page
** Duly completed and signed Application Form
** Letter from Employer accepting immegration responsibilities
** Applicant’s Credentials/ CV where applicable.
** Evidence of Lease/ Ownership of business permises
** Certificate of Incorporation of business name with Corporate Affairs Commission.
** Copy of COT form.
** Tax Clearance Certificate.
** Evidence of Capital Importation where applicable

Renewal of ECOWAS Residence Card :
For an Individual/ Business Owner :
Applicant must provide the following :
** Photocopy of Bio-data and Information page of passport
** 2 copies of applicant’s recent passport photograph
** Evidence of e-Payment i.e printed Payment Confirmation Page
** Duly completed and signed Application Form

Contact :
For Support Call : +234 (1) 2714449, 4541452 or
Email : nis-support@newworkssolution.com