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Documents You Need – Studied Outside Nigeria

Everything here is tailored for foreign-trained graduates.

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Documents Checklist

Upload these online and carry the originals for physical verification.

Core Documents
  • Certificate Evaluation (Ministry of Education)Evaluation/verification of your foreign certificate from the Federal/State Ministry of Education.
  • Degree or HND CertificateOfficial graduation certificate from your institution.
  • Complete Official TranscriptFull transcript covering your entire programme.
  • O'Level CertificateWAEC, NECO, NABTEB, GCE, SSCE, IGCE, GCSE, etc. — 5 credits including English & Maths (max 2 sittings).
  • Passport Data PageUpload the page showing your photo and personal details. If you used more than one passport during your study, upload all of them.
  • Entry Visa / Study Permit / Residence PermitUpload all available documents showing your legal stay in your country of study.
  • First Departure Stamp (from Nigeria)Stamp for the first time you left Nigeria to begin your studies.
  • First Return Stamp (after study)Stamp for your first return to Nigeria after completing your programme. If you returned through E-Gates and have no stamp, explain this during physical verification.
  • Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
  • Passport PhotographsAt least 10 copies, white background.
  • Medical Certificate of FitnessFrom a government hospital.
  • School ID CardOriginal student ID from your institution.
  • Marriage Certificate (Optional)For married women applying for concessional posting.
Profession-Specific Requirements
  • Medical Doctors / OptometristsEvidence of completed housemanship + registration with MDCN or Optometrists Association.
  • PharmacistsEvidence of completed internship + registration with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria.
  • Nurses / MidwivesValid nursing licence + registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
  • Medical Laboratory ScientistsValid practising licence + registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).

These requirements apply to both Nigerian and foreign-trained graduates.

Ministry of Education Certificate Evaluation — What to Take

If you're processing your foreign certificate evaluation at the Ministry of Education, bring:

  • WAEC / NECO
  • Degree Certificate
  • Transcript
  • Admission Letter or School ID Card
  • International Passport
  • Residence Permit / Study Permit
  • Entry and Exit Visa
  • Professional Licence (if applicable)

Missing Documents?

Loss of International Passport

NYSC requires:

  • Police report
  • Immigration report (from the country where it was lost)
  • Sworn affidavit
  • Evidence of stay in your country of study
  • New international passport (upload the data page)

This helps NYSC confirm your travel history and identity.

Loss of Academic Credentials

If you lost your O'Level, degree, or HND certificate:

  • Police report
  • Sworn affidavit
  • Confirmation of result:
    • O'Level → from the exam body (WAEC/NECO/etc.)
    • Degree/HND → from your institution

NYSC accepts these confirmations during registration.

Ready for registration?

Continue to the foreign-trained registration steps, including physical verification.

Go to Registration (Foreign-Trained)