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Nigeria Visa Requirements

Quick Answer


NATIONAL PURPOSE OF TRAVEL VISA REQUIRED?
United States

Business

Yes

Tourist

Yes
 
Canada

Business

Yes

Tourist

Yes
 

NOTES FOR NIGERIA VISAS:

  • Maximum Stay: 90 days

  • May not be obtained upon arrival

  • U.S. passport holders must have a transit visa for airport connections or layovers

  • Religious visitors and missionary workers will require pre-approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Nigeria


BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIA VISAS:
  • One completed Nigeria  on-line visa application (click for Nigeria on line visa application). Please note you must also pay partial consular fees on-line with a major credit card. Further you must have a Google or Yahoo account to properly enter the data input portion of the site. You should allow 30 minutes to complete. Allied can complete this online step for you for a nominal fee.
  • One completed manual application (click here).
  • Two passport type photos
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page
  • If you don't have a U.S. passport please include a copy of your green card or U.S. visa and I-94
  • One copy of flight itinerary
  • Company business letter - Generate one now and print on your company letterhead.
  • One invitation from your Nigeria host.  This may be a fax or email attachment.

 

TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIA VISAS:
  • One completed Nigeria on-line visa application (click for Nigeria on-line visa application). Please note you must also pay partial consular fees on-line with a major credit card. Further you must have a Google or Yahoo account to properly enter the data input portion of the site. You should allow 30 minutes to complete. Allied can complete this online step for you for a nominal fee.
  • One completed manual application (click here). 
  • Two passport type photos
  • One copy of your hotel arrangements or other proof of lodgings
  • One invitation from your Nigeria host.  This may be a fax or email attachement.
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page
  • If you don't have a U.S. passport please include a copy of your green card or U.S. visa and I-94
  • One copy of flight itinerary

TEMPORARY WORK PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIA VISAS:

  • One completed Nigeria  on-line visa application (click for Nigeria on line visa application). Please note you must also pay partial consular fees on-line with a major credit card. Further you must have a Google or Yahoo account to properly enter the data input portion of the site. You should allow 30 minutes to complete. Allied can complete this online step for you for a nominal fee.
  • One completed manual application (click here).
  • Two passport type photos
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page
  • If you don't have a U.S. passport please include a copy of your green card or U.S. visa and I-94
  • One copy of flight itinerary
  • Work Authorization from Nigeria Immigration Service
  • Company business letter - Generate one now and print on your company letterhead.
  • One invitation from your Nigeria host.  This may be a fax or email attachment.
STR (SUBJECT TO REGULATION) REQUIREMENTS:
  • Four completed Nigeria on-line visa applications (click for Nigeria on-line visa application) Please note you must also pay partial consular fees on-line with a major credit card. Further you must have a Google or Yahoo account to properly enter the data input portion of the site. You should allow 30 minutes to complete. Allied can complete this online step for you for a fee.
  • Four passport type photos
  • Your actual passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond the completion of this trip and one blank visa page
  • Four copies of employment offer letter
  • Four copies of employment acceptance letter
  • Four copies of resume, degrees and other related certifications (does not need to authenticated)
  • Four copies of Nigerian Immigration Approval Quota
  • If you don't have a U.S. passport please include a copy of your green card or U.S. visa and I-94

NIGERIA CONSULAR FEES:

Nigeria visa fees for citizens of United States

Type of visa

Maximum validity

Embassy fee

Processing time

 

Variable entries

up to 180 days

$ 210.00

10 business days

Variable entries

up to 180 days

$ 275.00

3 business days

Variable entries

up to 180 days

$ 420.00

1-2 business days

TWP (Always single entry)

up to 90 days

$ 355.00

3 business days

TWP (Always single entry)

up to 90 days

$ 570.00

1-2 business days

STR (Always single entry)

up to 720 days

$ 493.00

10 business days

STR (Always single entry)

up to 720 days

$ 493.00

5 business days

 

SERVICE FEES:

Service Fees Charged by Allied Passport

Process Time Allowed

Document Type

Service Fee

 

Standard Processing:

10+ business days

Visa

$ 45.00

Rush Processing:

6-9 business days

Visa

$ 60.00

Expedited Processing:

4-5 business days

Visa

$ 120.00

Emergency Processing:

0-3 business days

Visa

$ 200.00

 

RETURN SHIPPING:

 
Federal Express 2nd Day   $ 22.00
Federal Express Next Afternoon   $ 26.00
Federal Express Next Morning   $ 33.00
Federal Express Saturday Delivery   $ 45.00
Federal Express International (Outside 48 lower States)   Quote
 
Local Delivery within DC   $ 12.50
Local Delivery within Beltway   $ 20.00