Ugee

Procedures for Applying:

All applicants for work permits should be submitted to Immigration Department Headquarters.
The applicant should obtain a file number within a period not exceeding 14 (fourteen) working days. Thereafter the applicant checks to ascertain whether the application has been considered. Consideration of the permit does not exceed 30 working days.

Classes of Work Permits and Requirements

Class A (Government Diplomatic Service)
Requirements are:

• Fill the Entry Permit Form

• Attach photocopies of the passport

• 2 passport size photos

• Covering letter from the Embassy and a supportive letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Class A2 (Government Contracts)
Requirements for this Class are the same as those of Class "A" save for the last requirement above where the applicant may require a letter from the organisation and a letter from the line Ministry.

Class B (Investment in Agriculture)
Requirements:

• Fill Entry Permit Form

• 2 passport size photos

• Photocopies of passport

• Covering letter

• Land title

• Recommendation from LCs or RDCs office

• Work Plan/Feasibility study of the project to be undertaken

Class C (Mining)
Requirements:

• Fill Entry Permit Form

• Photocopies of passport

• License issued by Ministry of Natural Resources

• Memorandum and Articles of Association

• Supportive letter from Natural Resources

Class D ( Business and Trade)
Requirements:

• Fill Entry Permit Form

• 2 passport size photos

• Photocopies of passport

• Covering letter

• Bank Statement

• Investment License

• Memorandum and Articles of Association

• Income Tax Clearance

• Proof of Investment of US$100,000

Class E (Manufacturers)
Requirements:

• Fill Entry Permit Form

• 2 passport size photos

• Photocopies of passport

• Covering letter

• Company documents

• Investment license

• Bank statement

Class F (Professionals)
Requirements:

• Fill Entry Permit Form

• 2 passport size photos

• Photocopies of passport

• Covering letter

• Qualifications

• Registration with relevant association

• Company documents

Class G (Employees)
Requirements:

• Fill Entry Permit Form 

• 2 passport size photos

• Photocopies of passport

• Appointment letter

• Academic qualifications

• Income tax clearance

• Any other document that may support the application