Eligibility Quiz
Are you a woman?
Documents Required
Applications are managed through the eCITIBIZ portal. You will need to gather and scan the following paperwork:
Identity and Personal Documents
- Birth Certificate: Your official birth certificate.
- International Passport: Data pages from your current foreign passport (typically the first five pages).
- Passport Photographs: Recent high-quality color photos.
- Residence Permit: Evidence of your legal stay in Nigeria, such as a CERPAC (Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card).
Marriage and Spousal Documents
- Marriage Certificate: A legal certificate of marriage. If the marriage occurred outside Nigeria, the document may require an apostille or official authentication from the issuing country.
- Husband’s Proof of Citizenship: Your husband’s Nigerian Passport data page or his Nigerian Birth Certificate.
- Letter of Indigene: A formal letter from your husband’s State of Origin or Local Government Area (LGA) confirming his status as an indigene (a recognized member of a local Nigerian community).
Supporting Evidence
- Formal Application Letter: A signed letter addressed to the Minister of Interior requesting citizenship.
- Evidence of Livelihood: Documents showing financial stability, such as employment letters, business registration (CAC) documents, or recent bank statements.