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NIGERIA


Visa Instruction Sheet

Nature of Travel
Application Form
Photo “2x2”
Letter †
Copy of tickets or Itinerary
Vaccination Card
Invitation*
Tourists
1
1
N
Y
N
Y
Business
1
Y
Y
y
Y
Y

VISITOR, TRANSIT, AND TOURIST VISA
  • Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.

  • Letter of invitation accepting immigration responsibility or evidence of financial support while in Nigeria from individual Nigerians or Nigerian organizations.

  • Applicants for transit visas must submit copies of their onward tickets and visas to their destinations.

  • Children must submit copies of their birth certificates showing names of their two parents.

  • Children of Nigerian parents must submit copies of the information page of both parents passport.

  • Tourist must submit copies of their certified hotel reservation statements.

  • Resident aliens inviting friends must submit copies of their resident permits and the information page of their passports.

  • Aliens married to Nigerians or invited by Nigerians must submit copies of their hosts' or spouses' passports and letters accepting responsibility.

BUSINESS/EDUCATION/RELIGIOUS VISA

  • Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.

  • A business letter of responsibility is required, stating the nature of the business to be performed the name of the business reference to be visited, guarantee sufficient financial support for the visit, and guarantee return transportation to the USA.

  • The business letter should be signed by a company officer other than the applicant. Typed on your company letterhead and addressed to:

Embassy of NIGERIA
Visa Section, Washington DC.

  • If going for business, letters of invitation from companies or business organizations stating the reason must be submitted

  • If going for religious purpose, approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja, Nigeria must be submitted

  • If going for educational visit, a letter of invitation from the host university of school stating its purpose must be submitted

  • If a student, you must submit a copy of your identification card, with an accompanying letter from your institution

Temporary work permit (TWP)

  • Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.

  • Approval from Nigeria for temporary work permit (original copy)

Subject to regularization (STR)

  • Submit your valid, signed U.S. Passport, must have at least 6 months remaining.

  • Completed application forms in quadruplicate

  • Four recent full face passport photographs

  • Four certified copies of expatriate quota approval from Nigeria or approval from Nigeria for STR

  • Four certified copies of all credentials and certificates

  • Four copies of Letter of employment

  • Four copies of Letter of acceptance

  • All of the above should be submitted in four sets, not separately.

Visa Information

  • The Nigeria tourist or business visa is usually issued for entry within three months of the issue date provided the passport remains valid, for stay of 7 to 90 days, as granted by the Consulate.
  • The visit must be completed prior to the expiry date of the visa.
  • The multiple entries visa is valid six months for stay of 7-90 days on each visit.
  • Visa applications for clergy of persons traveling for any church related purpose should be accompanied by approval letter from the Nigerian Department of Immigration.
  • Applications for children under 18 years if not accompanied by both parents must also submit a letter of consent from the parents.
  • Passport must have at least six months remaining validity and contain at least one blank visa page for visa to be issued.

Consular Fee per Visa
Each Visa $135.00 ($112.00 online consular fee + $23.00 for Processing fee to the Embassy)
Add $65.00 for 2 days processing

Visas usually processed in 4 working days.

Service Fee per Visa
Regular Process $45.00
Rush Process $70.00
Same-Day Process (if applicable) $90.00

If you have any questions, please call us in advance before you send it to us.
Return Postage :
1. Fedex Overnight :   $20.00 - $25.00
2. Fedex 2nd Day : $15.00
3. USPS Express Mail : $18.00
4. USPS Certified Mail : $7.00 (3-5 business days)
5. Courier Service : Call us for the fees !

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The requirements and fees associated with the processing of passports and visas can be changed without notice at the
digression of World Visa Travel. Modifications consist of processing procedures, application forms, embassy consular fees and
documentation necessary for visa issuance. World Visa Travel will not be held responsible for any such losses or delays related to the changes mentioned above

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