How to Process Your Visa as a Nigerian in 2022

PublishedOctober 1, 2022 @ 2:59 PM

VISA Applications 2022 For Nigerians

As a Nigerian one of the most asked questions I have ever come across on the internet space the fact that on a daily basis, people are looking ways to process their VISAs to fly out of the country to either find and explore new opportunities abroad or going to catch up with a business deal. Whatever your reason might be, this article will help tackle most of these questions running their your mind (especially as a first applicant).

VISA Application Guidelines

The steps below will guide you through the process of all visa application problem and it is verifiable via the Nigerian Immigration Service platform to be double sure that we are not bluffing or sharing uncertain contents on our platform.

Entry Visa/Freezone Guidelines:

1. Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal
2. Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process:
   • Entry Visa/Freezone Application Form
3. Fill the Application form; click on the “I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM” check box.
4. Click on “Submit Application” button to enable you view the “Applicant details page”.
5. Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”.
6. Click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Dollars” option; and
7. Click on ‘Continue’ button.
   

   For Payment Outside of Nigeria:

   i. 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.

8. Please take your visa payment receipts, passport and other relevant documents to the Nigerian Embassy in your Country of abode on your slated interview date for your Visa.
9. 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 our support mail address [email protected]

How to Process a Business Visa:

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

How to Apply for a 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.

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 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 letter of Expatriate Quota Approval from Ministry of Interior
4. Four copies of credentials, certificates and curriculum vitae, all vetted by a relevant official of Nigerian High Commission/Embassy
5. (English Certified translated copy where applicable)
6. Four copies of offer Letter of Employment
7. Four copies of Letter of Acceptance of employment, signed by expatriate
8. Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgement Receipt