Nigeria - Apply for a Business Visa

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Procedure

Note: Due to COVID 19 related disruptions, before beginning a new application and/or making a payment, please contact the Nigerian embassy or immigration office for opening dates/times and hours of service.

Apply Online

1. To apply for a Business VISA online, the applicant has to visit the Nigeria Immigration Portal by clicking the following link: Apply online
2. In the page that opens, click the drop-down under the ‘Processing Country’ option and select the country that you wish to process your VISA in, then scroll down and click the “Start Application” button.
3. A dialogue message will appear in which you have to click the “Acknowledge” button. In the next page, you have to select any one among the email accounts present there and log in by entering the user credentials.
4. Next page will ask for the user details, fill all the fields as applicable and click the “Submit” button. A dialogue with a link will pop-up, read the ‘Data Protection Policy’ if required and click the “Acknowledge” button.
5. Then your online application form will get opened. In the first step, you will have to fill the name and other personal details of the applicant and then upload a passport size photograph. Do as required and click the “Next” button.
6. Correspondingly, complete all the steps by providing the details as required and clicking the “Next” button. Finally check the “I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM” box and click “Submit Application” button.
7. The applicant details page will be displayed. Check once and click “Proceed to Online Payment” button. In the payments page, click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Dollars” option then Click on the “Continue” button.
8. Complete the payment as applicable for the VISA document in the payment section by following the on-screen instructions.
9. In the third tab, you can download and print the successful payment receipt by clicking the applicable option and keep it with you.
10. After submission of the online application form, make a hard copy of the completed application form and attach it with the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
11. Visit the office of any Nigerian Diplomatic Mission or applicable VISA Application centre in your country with all the required documents and submit it to the relevant authority.
12. You can also send your application via post to the postal address of the relevant Nigerian Diplomatic Mission.
13. Further decisions will be made by the officials as applicable and you will be informed about the further tasks to be accomplished as applicable.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Valid passport (at least for 6 months)
• Passport size photographs (two numbers)
• Proof for adequate funds in possession
• Ticket of the return journey
• Proof of Immigration Responsibilities acceptance
• Payment receipt/proof
• Receipt of Acknowledgement

Office Locations & Contacts

Nigeria Immigration Service - Head Office
Uma Musa Yar Adu'a Express Way, Int’l Airport Road,
Sauka, Abuja.
FCT Nigeria.
P.M.B. 38, Garki, Abuja.
Nigeria.
Phone: +2347080607900
Fax:+2348119753844
Email: [email protected]<br. Website: Immigration Service Contact

Eligibility

• Any person, who wants to visit the Republic of Nigeria to carry out his/her business or establish contacts for his/her business, can apply.
• The person applying must possess a valid passport and money that will be sufficient for his/her journey and accommodation.

Fees

• Fees details depending upon the country of visitor can be found in the “Embassy VISA Fees” section in the following page: fees details OR you can refer the following document: fees details
  

Validity

• Visa issued under this category can be valid for a period of 3 months.
  

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Processing Time

• The department takes two or three days for processing the application from the application date.
  

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Instructions

• Applicants are advised to read out the instructions listed on the screen before clicking “Start Application” button.

• Applicants can enquire the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Nigerian Immigration Services for contact and address details of a diplomatic mission in his/her country of nationality.

• If you select a processing country other than Nigeria, your payment will be in US Dollars. You will be re-directed to an approved payment platform to complete your application and make your payment in US Dollars.

• Please note that you can reschedule your interview date to the next available date by sending your Application id, Reference no and the proposed date to the following support email address: [email protected]

Required Information

• Applicant particulars
• Email ID
• Address details
• Mobile number
• Birth details
• Journey details
• Details of the purpose of visit
• Passport number and validity
• Particulars of the company/employer
• Banking particulars

Need for the Document

• Any person who wishes to visit Nigeria for the purpose of carrying out a business operation is required to possess a Business VISA issued by the Nigerian Immigration Services.
  

Information which might help

• Refer for more information: Link
• Data Protection Policy: Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Business VISAS are also mandatory for foreign travellers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of Meeting, Conference, Seminar, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Sales, Purchase distribution of Nigerian Goods, Trade Fairs, Job Interviews, Training of Nigerians (Humanitarian Services), Emergency/Relief work, Crew members, Staff of NGOs, Staff of INGOs, Researchers, Musical Concerts.
  

External Links

• Guidelines: Link
  

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