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Nigeria Visa FAQs
When is the best time to apply for my Nigeria visa?
The best time to apply for your Nigeria visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Nigeria visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Nigeria visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application by a secure method, such as a guaranteed postal service or courier.
Sample of the Business Travel Requirements for an Nigeria Visa for UK Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Be at least six months old. Applicants holding a passport issued less than six months ago must also provide their previous passport
- Have two blank facing visa pages
- Be valid for at least one year beyond date of entry to Nigeria
Photographs
Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:
- Have a white background
- Be taken within the last six months
Business Introduction Letter
A letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Specify the purpose of journey as business discussions only
- Specify the exact nature of the business discussions which must include all topics on the agenda
- Specify the exact duration of the business meetings
- Include the name of the organisation(s) to be visited
- Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
- Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
- Be signed by the applicant's supervisor or the company's HR department
A sample Business Introduction Letter can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack
Letter of Invitation
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- State the purpose of journey as business meetings only
- Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
- Be signed by the inviting party
Visa Application Form
The Nigeria High Commission has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form, see example. The visa appointment and application form must be completed online and then printed. When completing the online application form, the visa fee must be paid for at the time using a credit or debit card which is compatible with the "Verified by Visa" process. The Consulate will not accept visa applications and documentation where the online form has not been completed and the online payment has not been made.
In order to fulfil this particular requirement, the applicant has two options:
1. The Applicant can complete the online process themselves
To do this, please use the URL link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and follow the instructions. More details on how to navigate the website can be found in the section below entitled Nigerian Online Application Process.
Please ensure that once the form has been completed, you print out the following components from the online portal and include them with the rest of your application pack:
- The "Visa Acknowledgment Slip"
- The "Visa Payment Slip"
- The fully completed four page Visa Application Form
Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.
2. VisaCentral completes the process form on the applicant's behalf
VisaCentral can assist the traveller in completing the online application form which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of £50 in addition to all other service fees and current VisaCentral handling fees.
In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral Nigeria Questionnaire which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Nigerian High Commission website.
Online application form fill requests must be received at VisaCentral before 15.00 hours the day prior to lodging.
The consular fee listed below comprises of the Nigerian High Commission's processing fee, the Nigerian High Commission's "express service fee" where an express service is requested and a 12.5 per cent postal order surcharge as levied by the High Commission. Please note that this fee is in addition to the visa fee paid online by VisaCentral
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.
Multiple Entry Applicants
Applicants requesting a multiple entry visa must satisfy the following conditions.
- If applying for a six month multiple entry visa - have held at least two previous and used single entry Nigerian visas issued by the High Commission in London
- If applying for a one year multiple entry visa - have held at least one previous and used multiple entry Nigerian visa issued by the High Commission in London
Multiple Entry Applicants must supply current or expired passport that was used for previous travel to Nigeria. Only previous visas that have been used will be considered. Please note that should applicants applying for a multiple visa not statisfy the above conditions, the Nigeria High Commission may issue a single entry visa but at the cost of a multiple. The High Commission's decision will be final and cannot be contested by CIBT.
Repeat Visitors
Repeat visitors must supply any current or expired passport that was used for previous travel to Nigeria
Processing Time
The Nigerian High Commission has an appointment system for the issuance of visas. Appointment dates are automatically scheduled when the online application process is completed and payment has been made.
During peak periods appointment dates may be several weeks from the initial date of application. For this reason, VisaCentral strongly advise clients not to book their travel before their visa has been issued.
Visa Conditions
When applying for a Nigerian visa, it is extremely important that the information supplied in all supporting documentation is consistent with that submitted on the online application. Failure to do this will result in the application being rejected. In these instances, online payments are non-refundable.
Business Visas are only issued where the purpose of the trip is to attend business discussions only. This information should be consistent within the:
- Online Application where it asks for the purpose of your trip
- Business Introduction Letter
- Invitation Letter
Any activity stated outside "Business Discussions" will result in the High Commission deciding that a Temporary Work Permit is required. This will require the online application process to be completed again with all previous payments being non-refundable.
Sample of the Tourist Travel Requirements for an Nigeria Visa for UK Citizens
Passport
The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:
- Be at least six months old. Applicants holding a passport issued less than six months ago must also provide their previous passport
- Have at least two blank visa pages
- Be valid for at least one year beyond date of entry to Nigeria
Photographs
Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:
- Have a white background
- Be taken within the last six months
Letter of Introduction
An original letter of introduction from the applicant. This must:
- Be addressed to the Embassy
- Explain in detail the exact purpose of trip
Proof of Employment
An original letter of employment from the applicant's UK employer. Students must submit a letter with similar content from their school/college/university. This letter must:
- Be addressed to the High Commission
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Include the start date and position held in the company
- Confirm that the applicant is an employee of the company
- Specify the purpose of journey
- State the applicant's expected date of leave and return to work date
- Be signed by the applicant's supervisor/tutor
Letter of Invitation
An original letter of invitation from the applicant's host. This letter must:
- Include the full address and contact details of the host
- Specify the purpose and duration of stay
- Include an acceptance of financial responsibility for the applicant
- Be signed by the applicant's host
- Be supplied by a Nigerian passport holder
Proof of Immigration status of Host
Proof of immigration status of the host. This must:
- Include a copy of the information page(s) of the host's passport including their residency stamp [if applicable]
Visa Application Form
The Nigeria High Commission has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form, see example. The visa appointment and application form must be completed online and then printed. When completing the online application form, the visa fee must be paid for at the time using a credit or debit card which is compatible with the "Verified by Visa" process. The Consulate will not accept visa applications and documentation where the online form has not been completed and the online payment has not been made.
In order to fulfil this particular requirement, the applicant has two options:
1. The Applicant can complete the online process themselves
To do this, please use the URL link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and follow the instructions. More details on how to navigate the website can be found in the section below entitled Nigerian Online Application Process.
Please ensure that once the form has been completed, you print out the following components from the online portal and include them with the rest of your application pack:
- The "Visa Acknowledgment Slip"
- The "Visa Payment Slip"
- The fully completed four page Visa Application Form
Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.
2. VisaCentral completes the process form on the applicant's behalf
VisaCentral can assist the traveller in completing the online application form which can be a time consuming process. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of £50 in addition to all other service fees and current VisaCentral handling fees.
In order to facilitate this, please complete the VisaCentral Nigeria Questionnaire which can be found within the VisaCentral Application Pack. All questions must be answered as they are mandatory fields on the Nigerian High Commission website.
Online application form fill requests must be received at VisaCentral before 15.00 hours the day prior to lodging.
The consular fee listed below comprises of the Nigerian High Commission's processing fee, the Nigerian High Commission's "express service fee" where an express service is requested and a 12.5 per cent postal order surcharge as levied by the High Commission. Please note that this fee is in addition to the visa fee paid online by VisaCentral
VisaCentral Order Confirmation
For orders placed on the VisaCentral website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.
For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed Manual Order Form should be submitted.
Repeat Visitors
Repeat visitors must supply any current or expired passport that was used for previous travel to Nigeria
Processing Time
The Nigerian High Commission has an appointment system for the issuance of visas. Appointment dates are automatically scheduled when the online application process is completed and payment has been made.
During peak periods appointment dates may be several weeks from the initial date of application. For this reason, VisaCentral strongly advise clients not to book their travel before their visa has been issued.
Visa Conditions
When applying for a Nigerian visa, it is extremely important that the information supplied in all supporting documentation is consistent with that submitted on the online application. Failure to do this will result in the application being rejected. In these instances, online payments are non-refundable.