Abuja, 16th July 2025 — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a major upgrade in its service delivery with the introduction of a fully digital application process for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Automated Card (CERPAC).
According to the Service, this shift to a digital platform is part of the Federal Government’s broader efforts to reform the NIS and improve service delivery. “The new portal (cerpac.immigration.gov.ng) will enable applicants to submit their CERPAC applications online,” the statement said.
The NIS emphasized that the change aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and ease of use for applicants.
This move is expected to simplify immigration procedures, reduce paperwork, and help employers and expatriates manage immigration compliance more easily.
Effective from August 1st, 2025, the NIS will discontinue the use of physical CERPAC forms. “All CERPAC applications after July 31st, 2025, must be submitted solely through the online portal,” the Service stated.
Applicants who have paid for their CERPAC forms but have not submitted them are urged to do so on or before July 31st, 2025. “This is to avoid loss of application status and associated payments,” the NIS added.
In addition, companies and individuals who are assuming Immigration Responsibility for expatriates must ensure all pending submissions are completed within the stated timeline.
“Any CERPAC form not submitted after the deadline will be rendered void and invalid,” warned ACI Akinlabi, the Service Public Relations Officer.
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For further enquiries, the public is advised to contact the NIS Public Relations Office.