The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the launch of a new digital platform for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC).
According to a statement signed by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinlabi, this development is in line with the Federal Government’s broader reforms aimed at modernizing the immigration system.
The new online portal, https://cerpac.immigration.gov.ng, is now live and will allow applicants to complete and submit their CERPAC applications electronically.
The NIS noted that the move is designed to boost transparency, improve operational efficiency, and offer a smoother user experience for individuals and companies seeking expatriate permits.
The Immigration Service said there is now a deadline for the transition, noting that from August 1, 2025, all CERPAC applications must be submitted through the online platform, as physical application forms will no longer be accepted.
“Responsibility for expatriates to complete all pending submissions within the stipulated timeframe to avoid any inconvenience. Consequently, any CERPAC form not submitted after the deadline will be rendered void and invalid.
“All enquiries and correspondence on this matter should be directed to the Service through the office of the Public Relations Officer,” the statement read.
The Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) is a document issued by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to foreign nationals residing and working in Nigeria.
It serves as both a residence permit and an identification card, granting expatriates the legal right to live, work, or conduct business in Nigeria for a specified duration, typically up to one year (renewable).