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Everything You Need To Know About Nigeria Visa

nigeria-visa-image All foreign nationals except the citizens of seventeen visa exempt countries require a visa to enter Nigeria.

It should be noted that the United Kingdom is not a visa exempt country, and as a result, all British nationals should obtain a visa to enter Nigeria legally.

Note: For security reasons, Nigerian authorities recently introduced a biometric visa enrollment system for all visitors who plan to enter the country.

In order to complete the biometric process, all applicants should go to the OIS office in London. While visiting the OIS office, you can seek the help of Visa Genie, and we will glad to assist you while completing the application process in the OIS office.

Depending on the purpose and nature of the traveler’s visit, authorities in Nigeria have classified their visas into several types. Please scroll down to know more about various types of Nigeria visas.

Nigeria tourist visa

Nigeria issues tourist visas to foreign nationals who intend to visit the country exclusively for tourism-related activities.

In order to get these visas, the British applicant should submit the documents mentioned below.

The British citizen should submit an original signed passport. This passport should have a minimum validity of six months, and two blank pages for markings. If the validity of your passport is less than six months, it is highly recommended to renew it before submitting the application.
Two recent passport-sized photographs should be submitted. It should be noted that these passports should be taken within two weeks, and the applicant’s full name should be written on its backside. Except for religious purposes, applicants are not supposed to wear headwear in these photographs. In the photographs, the applicant should also make sure that he or she is maintaining a neutral facial expression.
All applicants should submit copy of round-trip flight tickets or the full version of the itinerary. Please note that the itinerary should be sent directly by the airline company.
Original copies of the applicant’s last three months bank statements should be submitted. The submitted bank statements should show a minimum £500 in credit.
As the proof of accommodation, the applicant should submit copy of confirmed hotel room booking reservations. This proof of accommodation should show the name of the applicant, name of the hotel and its address.
If the applicant is self-employed, he or she must provide a letter stating the purpose of the trip, addressed to ‘High Commission of Nigeria, 9 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N 5BX’.
The applicant is required to submit all previous passports. If you have lost any of your old passports, you should write a letter addressed to ‘High Commission of Nigeria, 9 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N 5BX’, citing the reason of old passport non submission.
A formal typed letter addressed to ‘High Commission of Nigeria, 9 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N 5BX’ should be submitted. This letter should not be older than one month, and it should show all details of the applicant including his or her name, address, date of birth etc. In the letter, the applicant should also furnish the intended duration of stay in Nigeria.
The applicant should complete the tourist visa application form without any errors. If you face any queries while submitting the application, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie.

Tips to take care while applying a tourist visa for minors

While applying a tourist visa for minors, it is necessary to submit the documents mentioned below.

The original birth certificate of the applicant should be submitted.
Copy of the original birth certificate.
A formal letter detailing the name of the applicant, applicant’s date of birth, and address should be submitted. This letter should be addressed to ‘High Commission of Nigeria, 9 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N 5BX’, and it should be signed by both the parents. The letter should also state that parents are taking full responsibility of the minor’s immigration.
It is necessary to submit copies of parent’s passport.

Nigeria business visa

Foreign nationals intending to visit Nigeria for business related activities can apply for a business visa.

In order to get these visas, the traveler should submit the documents mentioned below.

The passport of the applicant should be submitted. This passport should have six months validity and two blank pages.
Two passport-sized photographs taken within the last two weeks should be submitted.
A formal letter of invitation from the company in Nigeria should be submitted. This letter, addressed to the High Commission of Nigeria, should be written in the company’s official letterhead. This letter should introduce the applicant, and it should detail the purpose and nature of the traveler’s visit to Nigeria. The company should also assure that they are taking full immigration responsibility of the traveler.
A letter from the traveler’s employer in the United Kingdom should be submitted. This letter should not be older than one month, and it should explain the nature of the visit. The company should also assure that they have full financial responsibility of the traveler.
Self-employed applicants should submit a letter that states the purpose of the visit to Nigeria. This letter should be addressed to the High Commission of Nigeria.
All previous passports of the applicant should be submitted. If you have lost the passport, you should write a letter addressed to the High Commission of Nigeria. This letter should explain why you will not be able to submit the old passports.
The visa application form to obtain a Nigeria business visa should be completed without any errors. In case of any queries, do not hesitate to contact Visa Genie.

Nigeria visitor visa

In order to obtain a Nigeria visitor visa, all travelers should submit the documents mentioned below.

The applicant’s passport which has a minimum validity of six months and one blank page should be submitted.
A recent photograph of the applicant should be submitted.
It is necessary to submit the bank statement of the applicant issued in the last three months. The bank statements should show a minimum credit of £500 in credit, without including overdraft.
It is mandatory to submit the passport of the inviting person in Nigeria. If the inviter is not a Nigerian citizen, it is necessary to submit his or her valid residence permit.
A formal letter of invitation from the Nigerian entity should be submitted. This letter of invitation should be addressed to the High Commission of Nigeria, and it should detail the nature and purpose of the foreign national’s visit.
The applicant should submit all previous passports. In case any of your previous passport is missing, you should write a formal letter addressed to the Nigerian High Commission, and should explain why you cannot submit the previous passport.
If the foreign national is being invited by the spouse, it is necessary to submit the marriage certificate.
The visa application form should be filled without any errors. In case of queries, do contact Visa Genie.

Note: To get a Nigeria visitor visa for minors, it is necessary to submit the below mentioned set of additional documents.

It is necessary to submit the original birth certificate of the minor applicant.
A copy of the birth certificate should be submitted.
A formal letter signed by both the parents should be submitted. In this letter, the parents should assure that they are taking full immigration responsibility of the minor traveler.
It is necessary to submit copies of both the parents’ passports.

Nigeria STR visa

To get a Nigeria STR visa, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

The original signed UK passport of the applicant should be submitted, and it should have a minimum validity of six months and two facing blank pages for markings.
It is necessary to submit four passport-sized photographs taken within the last two weeks.
The applicant should submit the ILR card or the proof of residence status in the United Kingdom. Please assure that this proof of resident status is valid for six months upon date of entry in Nigeria.
It is necessary to submit the address proof of the applicant.
A certified stamped expatriate quota from the ministry of interior in Nigeria should be submitted.
An up to date CV along with documents that prove professional qualifications of the applicant should be submitted.
It is mandatory to submit all the old passports of the applicant.
The company in Nigeria should write a request letter addressed to the High Commission of Nigeria. This letter should request an STR visa, and it should detail the applicant’s name and his or her position.
An offer letter issued by the company in Nigeria should be submitted.
An acceptance letter signed by the traveler should be submitted. This acceptance letter should show the position of job accepted by the foreign national. The position stated in this letter should match with the expatriate quota.
A full copy of the contract signed by both the applicant and the Nigerian company should be submitted.
All documents that are relevant to your application should be submitted.
The visa application form should be completed correctly without any errors.

Note: All the letters that are going to be submitted to the Nigerian embassy should contain its full address; ‘High Commission of Nigeria, 9 Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N 5BX’.

Nigeria temporary work permit visa

Foreign nationals who intend to work inside Nigeria can apply for a Nigeria temporary work permit visa.

In order to get these visas, foreign nationals should submit the documents mentioned below.

The applicant should submit his or her original, signed passport which has a minimum validity of six months. The passport should also have two blank pages for visa markings.
It is necessary to submit two passport sized photographs of the applicant. In the backside of these photographs, the applicant should put a signature, and should write his name and signature.
The applicant should submit a letter of invitation issued by the company in Nigeria. The letter of invitation should assure the Nigerian company is taking full immigration responsibility of the foreign national. The letter should not be older than one month, and it should be signed by a senior member in the company.
All the previous passports of the applicant should be submitted. If any passports is missing, the foreign national should write a letter addressed to the embassy, and it should explain why he or she cannot submit the previous passport.
It is necessary to submit an approved cable gram from the immigration office in Abuja. This cable gram should not be older than one month, and it should be used before its expiry.
The visa application form should be completed without any errors. If you face any difficulties while filling the visa application form, you can contact the help of Visa Genie, and our visa experts will be glad to assist you.