Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Letter of Invitation from host accepting full immigration responsibility. If the host is an expatriate, copy of resident permit attached to the letter of invite.
Passport information page of host.
Hotel Reservation. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations in lieu of the tourist voucher (Applicant’s name must be on Hotel Reservation).
Copy of the recent Bank Statement. Bank statement should show the applicants name.
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Business Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Nigeria. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
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- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Temporary Work Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
TWP Cable Nigeria. Copy of the Comptroller general of Immigration Approval of Cable Visa that lists the applicant’s name.
Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Nigeria. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
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- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
STR Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
4 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
4 Copies of Employment Offer Letter.
4 Copies of Acceptance of Employment Letter.
Quota. 4 Copies of Nigerian Immigration Approval Quota. Quota should be at least valid for 6 months.
4 Copies of Resume, Diploma, Degrees, Certificates Earned. High School Diploma if there is no College Degree only for non-high skilled position.
4 copies of Certificate of Incorporation of the Nigerian Company.
4 copies of Company Memorandum & Article of Association.
CAC Forms 2 & 7. 4 copies of Corporate Affairs Particulars of directors and their shear holdings thereof.
4 Copies of Business Permit. Business permit issued by the Ministry of Interior (for companies that have foreign shareholders).
4 Copies of monthly quota utilization returns as endorsed by the Immigration Service.
Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Visa DC, 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon VA. 20171-9998
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing | Consular Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa – Multiple Entry : 2 years | 90 days | 7-10 business days | $303 | $70 | $373 |
| Rush Tourist Visa – Multiple Entry : 2 years | 90 days | 2-3 business days | $403 | $100 | $503 |
| Business Visa – Multiple Entry : 2 years | 90 days | 7-10 buisiness days | $303 | $70 | $373 |
| Rush Business Visa – Multiple Entry : 2 years | 90 days | 2-3 business days | $403 | $100 | $503 |
| TWP Visa – Multiple Entry | 90 days | 7-10 buisiness days | $393 | $70 | $463 |
| Rush TWP Visa – Multiple Entry | 90 days | 2-3 business days | $493 | $100 | $593 |
| STR Visa – Single Entry | 90 days | 7-10 buisiness days | $590 | $150 | $740 |
| Rush STR Visa – Single Entry | 90 days | 3-5 business days | $690 | $150 | $840 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $29.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AL +HI – USA ONLY)
- $75.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $48.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)