The American Guest Quarters has more than 400 members.
Our members are as diverse as the wide range of activities and services offered at the GQ.
Below are our membership types:
Full
American citizen (AmCit) or U.S resident alien direct-hire USG employees (and their eligible family members) assigned to Lagos.
Associate
AmCits and U.S. resident alien employees of U.S. government (USG)- funded contractors; or third-country national (TCN) USG employees; and their eligible family members.
Reciprocal
Full and Associate Members of AERA in Abuja; and their eligible family members.
Diplomatic
Members of other diplomatic communities stationed within the host country; and their eligible family members.
Affiliate
AmCits who reside in Nigeria; Nigerian citizens or third-country nationals (TCNs) employed on a short- or long-term basis by an agency of the USG; and AmCit teachers and administrators employed by the American International School. Also, their eligible family members.
Temporary
AmCits employed by any USG agency assigned to temporary duty or official visitors to Lagos (up to six months); and their eligible family members.Guest
Host country nationals, TCNs, third-country diplomats, other non-U.S. Government personnel, or other infrequent visitors to post; and their eligible family members. Requires current recommendation and sponsorship by a Full Member.