The Federal Democratic Republic of Nigeria - as it likes to be known - has Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates in most major countries. Foreign nationals – or Oyibos as we like to be known - can apply for all categories of Nigerian visas through these outlets.
Nigerian Embassies are advertising 3 working days to complete an application. We’re not saying that they’re lying but when did you ever encounter a Government Office in any nation that worked to schedule?
Oyibo Alert!
We have heard employees of some Foreign Embassies here bemoan their salaries. They seem to operate on a “The government pretends to pay us so we pretend to work” type strategy. We haven’t experienced the Nigerian offices to be any different. Our advice? Leave some extra time.
Keeping the this in mind, we suggest that you contact the Nigerian Embassy or High Commission nearest you for more localized information on timeframes etc. We’ve listed the absolute minimum requirements you’ll need to meet to successfully obtain a visa.
Most of the people that we encounter here have had their visas arranged by the company that is bringing them in. If you are one of them then relax. The rest of this section doesn’t apply to you so feel free to skip ahead.
The general requirements are as follows:
A passport valid for at least 6 more months prior to application.
Non-refundable visa application fee (contact Nigeria's mission in your country for actual amount).
Correctly completed application form. The Mission in your country should be able to supply you with their local web site where you can download the forms.
Anything from one to four passport pictures, depending on type of visa application.
Evidence of sufficient funds for the period of your stay in Nigeria or proof of other satisfactory arrangements for your support while in the country.
All other information deemed necessary by the visa officer.
Oyibo Alert!
This is usually a letter of invitation from the company who will be sponsoring you in Nigeria or a letter from the person you are intending to visit. They want to see that you will be taken care of whilst you are here and that you will be no financial burden on the state.
