
Nigeria Visa
Your Questions Answered
A Nigeria travel visa is a document issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) that grants permission for entry into Nigeria. It is your responsibility to determine whether a travel visa is required for your upcoming trip. Please refer to our website’s Visas section (Travel Visa Information) to see the specific travel visa requirements for your destination.
The types of Nigerian travel visas available from the United Kingdom are:
- Business Visa
- Diplomatic Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Subject To Regularisation (STR) Visa
- Temporary Work Permit (TWP)
- Tourist Visa
- Transit Visa
- Visitor Visa
To apply for a Nigerian Business Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- A formal typed letter of invitation addressed to The Nigerian High Commission London, signed, and dated by a senior member of staff.
- Copy of the inviter’s valid Nigerian passport or residency permit if non-Nigerian.
- A formal typed letter from your employer, stating financial responsibility and reason for the visit.
- Corporate Affairs Commission registration Certificate (CAC) of the inviting company.
- Evidence of return ticket and hotel reservation.
- Pre-paid special delivery envelope for passport return.
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Business Visa depends on the service chosen:
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Nigerian Journalist Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- A formal typed letter of invitation addressed to The Nigerian High Commission London, signed, and dated by a senior member of staff.
- Copy of the inviter’s valid Nigerian passport or residency permit if non-Nigerian.
- A formal typed letter from your employer, stating financial responsibility and reason for the visit.
- Corporate Affairs Commission registration Certificate (CAC) of the inviting company.
- Full itinerary including equipment details (optional).
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Journalist Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: five working days minimum.
- Express Service: Usually within 48 hours, contact our dedicated team on 0792 653 1995.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Subject to Regularisation (STR) Visa, you will need:
(Note: All documents must be arranged in four separate batches in the exact order specified)
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Typed letter of request from the company requesting the STR Visa for the applicant (4 copies).
- Offer of employment from the company matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Typed letter of acceptance from the applicant matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Full copy of the contract signed and dated by both parties matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Expatriate Quota (original and certified copy) with minimum 6 months validity matching position stated on offer, acceptance, and contract (4 copies).
- Full copy of the applicant’s most recent CV (4 copies).
- Original qualifications matching those mentioned on the CV.
- Clear copies of original qualifications (4 copies).
- Full travel itinerary (optional).
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Subject to Regularisation (STR) Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: ten working days minimum.
- Express Service: six working days minimum.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Minor/under 18 Subject To Regularisation (STR) Visa, you will need:
(Note: All documents must be arranged in four separate batches in the exact order specified)
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Typed letter of request from the company requesting the STR Visa for the applicant, containing the applicant’s full name (4 copies).
- Original birth certificate showing parent names.
- Copy of original birth certificate (4 copies).
- Typed letter/s of consent from parents named on the birth certificate, addressing immigration responsibility and stay address in Nigeria. A custody order is required for legally separated parents (4 copies).
- Clear copy of parent/s valid passport data pages with signature as named on the birth certificate (4 copies).
- Clear copy and original up-to-date bank statement showing balance, name, and address. Minimum balance £500.00 in credit, overdrafts not included (4 copies).
- Offer of employment from the company matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Typed letter of acceptance from the applicant matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Full copy of the contract signed and dated by both parties matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Expatriate Quota (original and certified copy) with minimum 6 months validity matching position stated on offer, acceptance, and contract (4 copies).
- Full travel itinerary (optional).
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Minor/under 18 Subject to Regularisation (STR) Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: ten working days minimum.
- Express Service: six working days minimum.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Spouse Subject To Regularisation (STR) Visa, you will need:
(Note: All documents must be arranged in four separate batches in the exact order specified)
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Typed letter of request from the company requesting the STR Visa for the applicant, containing the applicant’s full name (4 copies).
- Offer of employment from the company matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Typed acceptance letter from spouse matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Full copy of the contract signed and dated by both parties matching position stated on Expatriate Quota (4 copies).
- Expatriate Quota both original and certified copies with minimum 6 months validity matching position stated on offer, acceptance, and contract (4 copies).
- Original marriage certificate plus full and clear copy (if invited by the spouse who is a Nigerian citizen).
- Typed letter from spouse signed and dated, stating the purpose of journey and address where the applicant will be staying in Nigeria (4 copies).
- Clear copy of inviter’s valid Nigerian passport or residency permit if non-Nigerian (4 copies).
- Bank statement showing all details including balance, name, and address. Minimum balance £500.00 in credit (4 copies).
- Full travel itinerary (optional).
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Spouse Subject To Regularisation (STR) Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: ten working days minimum.
- Express Service: six working days minimum.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Temporary Work Permit (TWP) Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Formal typed letter of invitation from Nigeria addressed to The Nigerian High Commission London.
- Cablegram approved by immigration office in Abuja.
- Formal typed letter from employer stating financial responsibility and reason for the visit.
- Pre-paid special delivery envelope for passport return.
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Temporary Work Permit (TWP) Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: five working days minimum.
- Express Service: Usually within 48 hours, contact our dedicated team on 0792 653 1995.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Nigerian Tourist Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Formal typed letter of purpose stating the reason for travel and plans during the visit.
- Clear copy and original up-to-date bank statement showing balance, name, and address. Minimum balance £500.00 in credit (4 copies).
- Full travel itinerary.
- Return flight ticket and evidence of accommodation in Nigeria.
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Tourist Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: five working days minimum.
- Express Service: Usually within 48 hours, contact our dedicated team on 0792 653 1995.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Nigerian Minor Tourist (Under 18s) Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Formal typed letter of purpose stating the reason for travel and plans during the visit.
- Original birth certificate showing parent names.
- Copy of original birth certificate.
- Typed letter of consent from parents named on birth certificate addressed to the Nigerian High Commission, including the address where the applicant will stay in Nigeria and confirming immigration responsibility (4 copies).
- Clear copy of parent/s valid passport data/signature pages (4 copies).
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Minor Tourist (Under 18s) Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: five working days minimum.
- Express Service: Usually within 48 hours, contact our dedicated team on 0792 653 1995.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Nigerian Visitor Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last 2 weeks.
- Clear copy and original up-to-date bank statement showing balance, name, and address. Minimum balance is £500.00 in credit.
- Formal typed letter of invitation from Nigeria, including the address where the applicant will stay and stating full immigration responsibility by the inviter.
- Copy of the inviter’s valid Nigerian passport or residency permit if non-Nigerian.
- Evidence of return ticket.
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Visitor Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: five working days minimum.
- Express Service: Usually within 48 hours, contact our dedicated team on 0792 653 1995.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
To apply for a Nigerian Minor Visitor (Under 18s) Visa, you will need:
- Passport/Travel Document with a minimum of 6 months validity and two blank facing pages.
- Two recent UK passport-sized photographs taken within the last month.
- Formal typed letter of purpose stating the reason for travel and plans during the visit.
- Original birth certificate showing parent names.
- Copy of original birth certificate.
- Typed letter of consent from parents named on birth certificate addressed to the Nigerian High Commission, including address where the applicant will stay in Nigeria and confirming immigration responsibility (4 copies).
- Clear copy of parent/s valid passport data/signature pages (4 copies).
Additional requirements may apply depending on your nationality or employment status.
The processing time for a Nigerian Minor Visitor (Under 18s) Visa depends on the service chosen:
- Regular Service: five working days minimum.
- Express Service: Usually within 48 hours, contact our dedicated team on 0792 653 1995.
Please note that there may be additional fees associated with express service.
GPS obtains travel visas by submitting completed visa applications and other required documents to embassies or consulates on your behalf. This simplifies the process by eliminating the need for you to communicate directly with the embassy or consulate of your destination country. Please refer to our website’s Visas section to see the specific requirements for your destination. For tailored more information, please contact our dedicated GPS team at +44 7926 531995, visa@globalplugservices.co.uk. or visit our website or social media platforms.
For most countries, a travel visa is stamped on or affixed to a page inside your passport. However, there are some exceptions. Please refer to our website’s Visas section to see if your destination requires an actual passport or if alternative documentation may be accepted.
GPS provides travel visa information for travellers of many nationalities. Whether you hold a British Subject or Citizen passport, we can provide detailed travel visa requirements for most destinations. Please refer to our website’s Visas section to see if you need a travel visa for your specific nationality and destination.
The processing time for a travel visa varies depending on the country you are visiting. GPS can process visas for many destinations in as little as one day. To determine the specific processing time for your destination, please refer to our website’s Visas section and select your country of travel.
GPS can assist in acquiring additional documents required for your travel visas application, such as invitations or confirmations. These documents are often approved by the Foreign Ministry of the destination country and authorise your visit. Please refer to our website’s Visas section to see if any additional documents are required for your specific destination. For tailored more information, please contact our dedicated GPS team at +44 7926 531995, visa@globalplugservices.co.uk. or visit our website or social media platforms.
Most countries require an original passport and application with your actual signature to apply for a travel visa. However, there may be some exceptions. Please refer to our website’s Visas section to see if faxed copies are accepted for your specific destination.
The photos submitted with a travel visa application must adhere to specific requirements regarding size, background colour, and type of paper used. While the photo in your passport can serve as a reference, it may not meet all the requirements for a separate passport photo. Digital photos must also meet these requirements and be printed on correct photo-quality paper. Please refer to our website’s Passports section for specific photo requirements.
To track the status of your order, you can visit our Status Check page on our website. This will provide up-to-date information on the progress of your order using either the GPS order number and traveller’s last name or the traveller’s date of birth and last name.
The fees you pay to GPS include:
- Consular fee: This is a fee charged by the country issuing the travel visa.
- GPS service fee: This covers the cost of processing and reviewing documentation on your behalf.
Please note that consular fees are subject to change without advance notice by various governments. The GPS service fees, and consular fees will be clearly listed on our email or invoice issued to you. For tailored more information, please contact our dedicated GPS team at +44 7926 531995, visa@globalplugservices.co.uk. or visit our website or social media platforms
GPS accepts most major debit and credit cards, including:
- Debit Cards: Electron, Switch, Solo, Visa Debit
- Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, Visa
Some countries may require proof of vaccination for certain diseases as part of the visa application process. You can find information on recommended vaccinations for your travel itinerary by consulting your local physician or visiting websites like www.masta-travel-health.com.
For the latest Travel Warnings, Public Announcements, and Consular Information Sheets for all countries worldwide, please visit www.fco.gov.uk (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) or consult with your government’s official travel advisory website.