Requirements
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 httpss://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. Visas2 completes the process form on the applicant's behalf
Visas2 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 £10 plus VAT in addition to all other service fees and current Visas2 handling fees.
Visas2 can also offer online payment service on your behalf. This is offered as a Premium Service at a cost of £20 plus VAT in addition to all other sevice fees and visa fee costs.
List of countries where the applicant has been in the last 12 months
Download DocumentsThe 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 six months beyond date of entry to Nigeria
Two passport sized colour photographs. The photographs must:
- Be signed, dated and full name written at the back
- Have a white background
- Be taken within the last six months
A letter of introduction from the applicant's UK employer. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
- Be addressed to the Embassy
- Be on company letterhead paper
- Include the name of the applicant
- Specify the purpose of journey
- 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 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
- Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
Evidence of proof of approval. This must be provided as:
- A copy of the approved cablegramme from the Director of Immigration Services in Abuja issued no more than three months prior to travel, and be valid for the entire duration of the trip
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,
Visas2 strongly advise clients not to book their travel before their visa has been issued.
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.
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Evidence of proof of approval. This must be provided as:
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Visa Information
Visa is valid for 90 days to use from the date of issue. Please note: the validity of stay may be shown on the applicant’s Cablegram (often showing 2 months maximum stay). Traveller must make sure he/she does not overstay the stipulated time allowed on Cablegram.
Fees/Payment
Our fees will be calculated on the service type you wish to confirm. Additionally, there will be embassy/consulate outlay fees which will be quoted and confirmed prior to final ordering. Note all embassy/consulate fees are at cost with no additional mark up. All fees are in pounds sterling GBP.
Fees Breakdown
eVisa- Standard:£65
- Complex:£135
- Standard:£135
- Express:£175
- Emergency:£235
For more pricing information, you can visit our Pricing Page here.
One of our team will contact you to give you a final amount once you enquire.
Payment Methods: We accept all major credit cards except American Express & Diners Club cards, there will be a 3.5% card transaction fee applicable on the total final amount. Our order form has further details in payment section for card types accepted. We also accept cheques, which should be make payable to 'Visas2'. Please note, with regards to cheques, we can only return your passports/ documents onece your cheque payment has been cleared. Customer wishing faster visa processing are advised to pay by card.
Disclaimer
Please note that we are not an Embassy and are not affiliated with any government. In almost all cases embassies charge a fee for visas. If we handle your application, we also charge a fee in return for advising on the requirements, helping to prepare your application, and sending a courier to queue up on your behalf to obtain and/or collect the visa. The forms and services we provide are available from the government or official source for free or lower cost. If you wish to apply directly to the relevant embassy.
