Attest documents for use in Nigeria

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in Nigeria

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in Nigeria

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to Nigerian authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in Nigeria, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedEnglish and Hausatranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in Nigeria, including documents issued in:

Nigeria is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention. This means that documents issued in other countries must be legalized first by the authorities of the issuing country (normally the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and additionally by the local Nigerian embassy or consulate.

If you have documents issued in Nigeria:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in Nigeria for use abroad, including Nigerian birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of Nigeria, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in Nigeria. Translations not done in Nigeria may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by Nigerian authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in Nigeria, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in Nigeria

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

Nigeria Resources

Nigerian news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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Nigeria Visa and Immigration Resources
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Nigeria - UK Foreign travel advice
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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Nigeria.
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Living in Nigeria
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Information for British citizens moving to or living in Nigeria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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Nigeria travel advice
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Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for Nigeria.
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Nigeria Embassies and Consulates
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Nigerian diplomatic missions
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Nigerian High Commissions, embassies and consulates abroad
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Nigeria Doing Business
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Nigeria - Country Commercial Guide
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Discusses key Nigerian economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.
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Nigeria Visa and Immigration News
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Visa requirements for Nigeria
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Only citizens of ECOWASCEDEAO-member countries, Chad and Cameroon can enter Nigeria visa-free.
Nigeria among African top 10 for easy visa processes
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Nigeria currently ranks among the top 10 African countries offering easy visa processes to visitors. Experts say this signals a boost for foreign direct investments (FDIs) and travel in the country.
How foreigners can apply for Nigerian visa
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There are countless reasons to visit Nigeria. Whether soaking up culture, or visiting wildlife reserves, theres a lot to love in this African state.
Overview Of Nigeria Visa Requirements
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The application for a Nigerian visa may be carried out at the Nigerian embassies or online through the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) website.
Snapshot: long-term business visas in Nigeria
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This article summarises the key criteria and procedures for long-term business immigration routes in Nigeria, including for staff transfers, highly skilled individuals, investors and shortage occupations.
New visa policy introduced
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In early 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari introduced the new Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. According to the president, the policy is intended to attract innovation, specialised skills and knowledge to complement and improve the country's local capacity in order to support the attainment of a globally competitive economy and reflect international best practices.
Nigeria relaxes visa policy to attract investment, innovation
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Nigeria has announced a new visa policy that its government says is intended to attract innovation and investment in areas in which the country is lacking.
Nigerias Immigration Service clears air on new visa policy
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The Comptroller General of Nigerias Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede says Africas future may include a common passport and no land borders. He joins CNBC Africas Christy Cole on the new visa policy and how it affects Africans.
FG Launches Nigeria Visa Policy 2020
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The NVP 2020 expands the classes of visa from six (6) to seventy-nine (79) to accommodate additional travel requirements for expatriates intending to travel to Nigeria. The NVP 2020 classifies travelers to Nigeria into two broad categories Visa Free Exemption and Visa Mandatory.
Pakistan to issue on-arrival visa to 50 countries
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The plan was first disclosed on December 19, 2018 by the Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, the minister said that the government was mulling to initiate visa-on-arrival facility for almost 55 countries in order to strengthen the tourism sector of Pakistan.
Nigerian Immigration Service to introduce various visa categories
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The Nigerian Immigration Service says it will soon introduce various categories of visas for the country as part of its visa reform. Read more: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/nis-to-introduce-various-visa-categories.html
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Nigeria Trade and Business News
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Nigeria imposes levy on expatriate workers
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The levy is mostly on the off-shore earnings of expatriates working in various industries including Construction, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Agriculture, Manufacturing, Oil Gas, Telecommunication, Services, Banking and Finance, Maritime and Shipping and Healthcare.
Nigeria, UK sign new trade, investment partnership
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As part of efforts to increase trade and foster bilateral relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, and the U. K.s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, have signed the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP).
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Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria dominate Africa's investment hotspots list in 2023 - Report Business Insider Africa
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The Africa Investment Report 2023 revealed that Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa collectively account for a dominant 68 share of the continent's total investment influx in 2023
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Improving the chances of Nigeria in growing Africas digital economy
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Nigeria is the largest market in Africa with a population of over 200 million.
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Six African startups listed among World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers of 2022
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This year's cohort consists of 100 startups from across the world, including these six from Africa Okra, Access Afya, Sendy, Pula Advisors, Ejara and Ampersand.
Inside Nigerias booming music industry: The world needs to listen to us
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Phenomenal success of Nigerian artists is bringing both opportunities and criticism
Nigerias Tech Sector Could Benefit from More Managed Migration
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The Nigerian tech sector is booming, as is their youth population. This blog outlines findings from a new CGD report with the World Bank, showing how skill building schemes and managed labor migration could provide opportunities for Nigerian youth while expanding the tech sector.
Singapore to deepen investments in NigeriA
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Singapore is looking at deepening its economic ties with Nigeria and other West African countries as its enterprises promise to increase
How to secure a Domain Name for your Nigerian business
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Whatever form the online business presence is, a unique identity in the form of a domain name would still be necessary.
Nigeria advocates joint commission with Portugal
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Nigeria has advocated the establishment of a joint commission with Portugal to boost bilateral relations between the two countries.
Growing Africas start-up digital economy in a pandemic
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From Mauritius to Mozambique, Ghana to Guinea, rural African businesses are incredibly inventive, overcoming barriers and catching the eyes of big funders with the goal of improving the lives of those around them.
Morocco Strengthens South-South Cooperation with Nigeria, Djibouti
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Morocco has expressed commitment to continue to work with other African countries to face common challenges as part of South-South cooperation.

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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