Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Letter of Invitation from host accepting full immigration responsibility. If the host is an expatriate, copy of resident permit attached to the letter of invite.
- Passport information page of host.
- Hotel Reservation. Copy of confirmed hotel reservations in lieu of the tourist voucher (Applicant’s name must be on Hotel Reservation).
- Copy of the recent Bank Statement. Bank statement should show the applicants name.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Business Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
- Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Nigeria. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Temporary Work Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 2 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- TWP Cable Nigeria. Copy of the Comptroller general of Immigration Approval of Cable Visa that lists the applicant’s name.
- Business Letter. A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
- Business Invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in Nigeria. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to “Consulate General of Nigeria, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Nigeria.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a single entry business visa).
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
STR Visa Requirements
- Original, signed U. S. Passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Nigeria, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Nigeria. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
- Visa Application Form ONLINE. Please complete online application form, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
- 4 Recent Passport-type photograph (2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
- 4 Copies of Employment Offer Letter.
- 4 Copies of Acceptance of Employment Letter.
- Quota. 4 Copies of Nigerian Immigration Approval Quota. Quota should be at least valid for 6 months.
- 4 Copies of Resume, Diploma, Degrees, Certificates Earned. High School Diploma if there is no College Degree only for non-high skilled position.
- 4 copies of Certificate of Incorporation of the Nigerian Company.
- 4 copies of Company Memorandum & Article of Association.
- CAC Forms 2 & 7. 4 copies of Corporate Affairs Particulars of directors and their shear holdings thereof.
- 4 Copies of Business Permit. Business permit issued by the Ministry of Interior (for companies that have foreign shareholders).
- 4 Copies of monthly quota utilization returns as endorsed by the Immigration Service.
- Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Instructions
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Atlas Visa Services, Inc.
1751 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22209
Service Fees
| Fee Type | Processing Time | Consular Fee | Expedited Fee | Service Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist Visa - Multiple Entry : up to 5 years | RUSH 3-5 business days | $160 | $235 | $175 | $570 |
| Business Visa - Multiple Entry : up to 5 years | RUSH 3-5 business days | $160 | $235 | $175 | $570 |
| TWP Visa - Single Entry | RUSH 3-5 business days | $160 | $335 | $175 | $670 |
| STR Visa - Single Entry | RUSH 3-5 buisiness days | $160 | $435 | $175 | $770 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $45.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AK +HI – USA ONLY)
- $85.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $57.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)
