Documents Required for NYSC Orientation Camp Registration (2025 Guide)

If you're a prospective corps member preparing for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), one of the most important steps is getting your documents ready for the orientation camp. Without them, you risk being delayed or denied entry entirely.

This guide provides a clear checklist of all the documents required for NYSC camp registration—whether you're a university/polytechnic graduate, married woman, or foreign-trained corps member.

📄 Mandatory Documents for NYSC Orientation Camp Registration

To be allowed into camp and begin registration, you must present the following:

1. ✅ NYSC Call-Up Letter

• Print in colour (mandatory).
• Do not laminate it.
• Keep 3 photocopies.
• Always keep the original safe and dry.

2. ✅ NYSC Green Card

• Available after successful NYSC portal registration.
• Print in colour and sign it.
• Also do not laminate it.
• Keep at least 3 copies.

3. ✅ Statement of Result / Degree Certificate

• Original copy from your school.
• For graduates awaiting certificate, the statement of result is acceptable.
• Bring 3 photocopies.

4. ✅ School Identity Card

• Both front and back required.
• Photocopies + original (even if expired).

5. ✅ Passport Photographs

• Bring at least 6–10 copies.
• Red or white background is recommended.
• Should match the image on your Green Card/Call-Up Letter.

6. ✅ Medical Fitness Certificate

• Must be from a government-owned hospital or military hospital.
• Should state you are fit for camp activities.
• Should include doctor’s signature, hospital stamp, and date.
• NYSC often rejects medical reports from private hospitals.

7. ✅ National Identification Number (NIN)

• Printout or slip is acceptable.
• Useful for verification and bank account setup during camp.

8. ✅ NYSC Addendum (if applicable)

• Issued in rare special cases such as redeployment or data correction.

9. ✅ IT Letter (Polytechnic Graduates Only)

• For HND holders who completed one-year Industrial Training.

💡 Pro Tip: Organizing Your Documents

Prepare your documents in this order using labelled transparent folders:

1. Originals in one folder.
2. 3–5 sets of photocopies in separate folders.
3. Use ziplock bags or waterproof folders to avoid water damage.

Camp registration can be chaotic. Proper organization makes it smoother and faster.

👩‍👩‍👧 Special Document Cases

🔹 For Married Female Corps Members

You may request deployment near your husband. You’ll need:

• Marriage certificate
• Husband’s ID card or work ID
• Utility bill (optional)
• Change of name (newspaper/publication)
• Letter of domicile from husband’s employer

🔹 For Medical Corps Members

• Practicing license (e.g., MDCN, PCN, NMC)
• Certificate of registration with relevant council
• Statement of results + license verification documents

🔹 For Foreign-Trained Graduates

• Degree certificate + transcripts
• Evaluation letter from Federal Ministry of Education
• Original international passport
• Passport data page + visa pages used while studying
• NYSC clearance (if issued)

✅ NYSC Camp Documents Checklist Summary

🙋‍♂️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I laminate my call-up letter or green card?

No. NYSC strictly warns against laminating your call-up letter or green card. Laminated copies may be rejected during camp registration. Always print on regular A4 paper in color and place them in a protective file instead.

2. What if my name is not on the Senate List?

If your name is not on the NYSC Senate List, you cannot be mobilized—even if you’ve registered or received a call-up letter. Contact your school to resolve the issue and ensure your name is uploaded and approved on the NYSC portal.

3. Where can I get a medical fitness certificate?

You can obtain one from a recognized government hospital or a military hospital. It must be issued on official letterhead, signed by a licensed doctor, and state that you are fit for NYSC activities.

4. Is the NYSC green card different from the call-up letter?

Yes. The Green Card is generated after your initial NYSC registration and confirms your application details. The Call-Up Letter comes later and shows where you’ve been posted. Both must be printed in colour and brought to camp.

5. Can I go to NYSC camp without my school ID card?

Yes, if your school ID card is unavailable, ensure your statement of result is stamped and signed, and your name is on the Senate List. Some camps may still ask for an ID, so it’s best to bring any available alternative (e.g. NIN slip, voter’s card).

6. How many passport photos do I need for NYSC camp?

Bring at least 6–10 copies of recent passport photographs with a white background. They will be used for documentation, ID card processing, and more during camp registration.

7. Will I be allowed into camp without my medical certificate?

No. NYSC made the medical fitness certificate mandatory. Without it, you may be denied entry or asked to obtain one before registration.

8. Do foreign-trained graduates need extra documents?

Yes. Foreign-trained PCMs must present:

• Original degree certificate
• Original transcript
• International passport (with entry visa and data pages)
• Evaluation letter from the Federal Ministry of Education (if applicable)

9. Can I use a photocopy of my statement of result?

No. You must present the original copy of your statement of result or certificate. Photocopies can accompany it, but the original is compulsory.

10. What happens if I forget any document?

You may be:

• Delayed at registration
• Asked to return home and come back later
• Denied entry into camp entirely (in serious cases)