How To Secure Nigerian Visas For Tourists, Investors, Others [SEE FULL STEPS]

The federal government has approved a memo from the Ministry of Interior to fast-track the visa approval process for foreign investors and tourists.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14.

Idris said after the approval of the memo on the review of the new visa regime, Tinubu granted the setting up of the committee to accelerate visa processes and acquisition for foreigners interested in investing in Nigeria.

Here are the types of available visas:

Business Visa: This type of visa is issued to prospective business visitors coming to Nigeria for the sole purpose of transacting short business.

Tourist Visa – Tourism is a short visit for vacation, to visit family and friends, or for medical treatment.

Transit Visa – Transit Visa is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require a visa to visit Nigeria.

To apply for a Nigerian visa, here are the following steps:

1. Go to the Nigeria Immigration Portal

2. Select the appropriate application form

3. Fill out the application form

4. Check the box that says “I accept full responsibility for the information provided in this form”

5. Click “Submit Application”

6. Click “Proceed to Online Payment”

7. Select your payment currency

8. Make your payment

9. Affix 2 passport-sized (35/40mm) passport photographs with white background.

The visa application fee is USD 160, and you also need to pay a biometrics appointment fee which will range between USD 30 and USD 90, depending on where you made your appointment.

You can book a Nigerian visa appointment at https://appointments.immigration.gov.ng

Tourist/Visitor Visa:

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months

2. Completed visa application form

3. Two recent passport-size photographs

4. A Letter of Invitation from a company/host in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility

5. Visitors/Tourists are required to show evidence of sufficient funds

6. Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgement Receipt

Business Visa:

While a-f above apply, self-sponsored businessmen may not require a Letter of Invitation but will be required to show evidence of sufficient funds

Temporary Work Permit (TWP):

1. Passport with at least 6 months validity

2. Printed copy of completed application form for visitors’ pass

3. Two recent passport-size photographs

4. Copy of the Letter of Approval from

5. Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service

Subject to Regularization (STR):

1. Passport with at least 6 months validity

2. Completed visa form in quadruplicate with four recent passport photographs

3. Four copies of the letter of Expatriate Quota

4. Approval from the Ministry of Interior

5. Four copies of credentials, certificates and curriculum vitae, all vetted by a relevant official of the Nigerian High Commission/Embassy (English Certified translated copy where applicable)

6. Four copies of the offer Letter of Employment

7. Four copies of the Letter of Acceptance of employment, signed by the expatriate

8. Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgement Receipt.