Get a Nigeria Visa
Business Visa Application Requirements for a Nigeria Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact AmericanPassport.com at 800-455-5166 for further details.
Photographs
You must provide one color, passport-type photograph. The photograph must:
- Be printed on photo paper
- Be two inches by two inches
- Have a white background
- Have been taken within the last six months
Business Introduction Letter
A letter of introduction from your US-based company is required. Your completed introduction letter must:
- Be printed on your company’s official letterhead
- Display your full name, nationality, and job title
- Display your company’s US address
- Specify the exact purpose of your trip
- Specify the number of entries requested and the length of each stay
- Include your specific entry and exit dates
- Include the validity of your requested visa
- Be signed by your supervisor or your company’s Human Resources department
Visa Application Form
The Consulate of Nigeria has instituted a web-based visa application form. You must complete your visa application and pay the associated fee online, then print a copy of your application and the receipt of your payment. Details can be found at https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/?p=welcome. It is important that you submit us both a copy of your application and the payment receipt. The receipt should state the words: "Payment Received." Please be advised that any other proof of payment is not accepted by the consulate.
Your completed application must:
- Include answers for all fields
- Include your signature as it appears in your passport
Invitation Letter
You must obtain a letter of invitation. The organization you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be written on company letterhead
- Include the full local address and phone number of the organization or person to be visited
- Request the same validity of visa as in the Business Introduction Letter.
- Specify the number of entries you are requesting for your visa
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
- Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
- Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
AmericanPassport.com Order Form
You must provide one completed AmericanPassport.com Order Form. The form must:
- Include a valid email address and payment information, if applicable
- Include your signature in blue or black ink
Religious Professions
Anyone who has the profession of a religious leader or part of any religious sect (Minister, Pastor, etc.) must have an approval from the Nigerian immigration office in Nigeria before the visa can be issued in the US. This can take approx 2 months.
Urgent Applications
For urgent visa applications which carry a tight deadline, we offer a Pre-Check service to save applicants valuable time. Once you have collected the required documents for your visa application and completed the visa application form, simply scan these items and email them over to our team. One of our experienced Visa Consultants will check the documents and contact you to advise of any potential problems within 3 hours of receipt of the email, preventing unnecessary delays to your application. For more information on this service visit http://americanpassport.com/visa-pre-check-service.php
Tourist Application Requirements for a Nigeria Visa
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least one blank visa page (amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement)
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
If your passport does not meet these requirements, please contact AmericanPassport.com at 800-455-5166 for further details.
Photographs
You must provide one color, passport-type photograph. The photograph must:
- Be printed on photo paper
- Be two inches by two inches
- Have a white background
- Have been taken within the last six months
Proof of Sufficient Funds
You must provide proof that you possess sufficient funds. Your financial details must:
- Include a copy of your most recent bank statement
- Display your full name
Visa Application Form
The Consulate of Nigeria has instituted a web-based visa application form. You must complete your visa application and pay the associated fee online, then print a copy of your application and the receipt of your payment. Details can be found at https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/?p=welcome. It is important that you submit us both a copy of your application and the payment receipt. The receipt should state the words: "Payment Received." Please be advised that any other proof of payment is not accepted by the consulate.
Your completed application must:
- Include answers for all fields
- Include your signature as it appears in your passport
Invitation Letter
You must obtain an original letter of invitation from your host. The person you will be visiting is responsible for obtaining the invitation.The letter of invitation must:
- Include a copy of your host's Nigerian passport
- Clearly state that the host in Nigeria will be accepting immigration responsibility for you
Proof of Travel Arrangements
You must provide proof of travel arrangements for the duration of your trip. Details of your intended arrangements must:
- Include a copy of an itinerary or e-ticket showing entry and exit dates
- Show the traveler's full name (as printed in his or her passport)
AmericanPassport.com Order Form
You must provide one completed AmericanPassport.com Order Form. The form must:
- Include a valid email address and payment information, if applicable
- Include your signature in blue or black ink
Religious Professions
Anyone who has the profession of a religious leader or part of any religious sect (Minister, Pastor, etc.) must have an approval from the Nigerian immigration office in Nigeria before the visa can be issued in the US. This can take approx 2 months.
Hotel Confirmation
You must provide a confirmation of your hotel accommodations. Your confirmation must:
- Include your intended dates of stay
- Display your full name
Urgent Applications
For urgent visa applications which carry a tight deadline, we offer a Pre-Check service to save applicants valuable time. Once you have collected the required documents for your visa application and completed the visa application form, simply scan these items and email them over to our team. One of our experienced Visa Consultants will check the documents and contact you to advise of any potential problems within 3 hours of receipt of the email, preventing unnecessary delays to your application. For more information on this service visit http://americanpassport.com/visa-pre-check-service.php
