Nigeria - Tourist - Rush Service: Visa Requirements

Multiple Entry / Visa Valid for 365 days

1Required Documents

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    Valid Passport

    Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

    If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

    (Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

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    Two Passport-style Photographs

    You must provide 2 passport photos. These passport photos must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer. 

    US Passport Photo Requirements:

    - Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

    - You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

    - Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

    - Taken in the last 6 months

    - Use a plain white or off-white background

    - Be sized correctly

    • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) 
    • Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

    - Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper

    - You cannot wear glasses.

    • If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.

    - You cannot wear a hat or head covering.

    • If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
    • If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
    • Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.

    - You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

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    Itinerary

    Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Nigeria and exiting Nigeria.  Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Nigeria and back.  Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.  

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    Hotel Reservations

    You must provide a copy of your hotel reservations confirming your stay while in Nigeria.

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    Proof of Financial Ability

    Please provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.

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    Copy of host's passport

    You will need to provide a copy of your host’s passport information page to go along with the letter of invitation.

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    For Minor Applicants

    Children of US Parents:

    1. Copy of birth certificate of child showing both parent’s names.
    2. Copies of both parent’s passports (bio data page).
    3. Signed, notarized letter of consent by both parents.

    Children of Nigerian Parents:

    1. Signed, notarized letter of consent by both parents.
    2. Copies of both parent’s passports (bio date page).

2Consular and Service Fees

# Detail Fee
1 Consulate Fee $485
2 Service Fee $299

3Ship Documents

1.) Place the above mentioned documents in a FedEx Letter.

2.) Send the FedEx Letter to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111

The expected processing time for this visa application is 3 business days.

Please note that processing times, fees, and requirements are based on government rules and are subject to change without notice.

1Gather Documentation for a Nigeria Visa

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1. Valid Passport

Provide your SIGNED passport. Your passport must be signed on the appropriate line. (For US citizens the line is located on the page following your information page). The passport must be valid with an expiration date greater than six (6) months from the date of entry for the visa you are applying for. Passport must have sufficient blank pages (at least 2 pages) for any visa stamps. These pages must say VISAS at the top of the page.  

If your passport does not meet the requirements, we can assist with renewing a US Passport or obtain a new US Passport from us prior to obtaining the visa.

(Important Note:  Keep a copy of your passport biographical information page for your records)

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1. Two Passport-style Photographs

You must provide 2 passport photos. These passport photos must match the requirements of a standard US passport photo. They must be taken at an official passport photo provider (pharmacy, Costco, post office) and should not be taken and printed via a home photo printer. 

US Passport Photo Requirements:

- Your head must face the camera directly with full face in view.

- You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile, with both eyes open.

- Taken in clothing normally worn on a daily basis

- Taken in the last 6 months

- Use a plain white or off-white background

- Be sized correctly

  • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) 
  • Head must be between 1 -1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

- Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper

- You cannot wear glasses.

  • If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with application.

- You cannot wear a hat or head covering.

  • If you wear a hat or head covering for religious purposes, submit a signed statement that verifies that the hat or head covering in your photo is part of recognized, traditional religious attire that is customarily or required to be worn continuously in public.
  • If you wear a hat or head covering for medical purposes, submit a signed doctor's statement verifying the hat or head covering in your photo is used daily for medical purposes.
  • Your full face must be visible and your hat or head covering cannot obscure your hairline or cast shadows on your face.

- You cannot wear headphones or wireless hands-free devices.

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1. Itinerary

Copy of computer generated round trip tickets or travel itinerary showing round trip travel entering Nigeria and exiting Nigeria.  Preferably, the proof of departure documents should show your departure from the United States to Nigeria and back.  Additionally, the Applicant's name must be on the travel document.  

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1. Hotel Reservations

You must provide a copy of your hotel reservations confirming your stay while in Nigeria.

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1. Proof of Financial Ability

Please provide 3 most recent bank statements or proof of sufficient funds to be used during your travels. Applicant's name should appear on statements.

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1. Copy of host's passport

You will need to provide a copy of your host’s passport information page to go along with the letter of invitation.

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1. For Minor Applicants

Children of US Parents:

1. Copy of birth certificate of child showing both parent’s names.
2. Copies of both parent’s passports (bio data page).
3. Signed, notarized letter of consent by both parents.

Children of Nigerian Parents:

1. Signed, notarized letter of consent by both parents.
2. Copies of both parent’s passports (bio date page).

2Consular and Service Fees

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2.1 Consular and Service Fees

Nigeria visa fees are as below :

# Detail Fee
1 Consulate Fee $485
2 Service Fee $299

3Ship your Application to Passports and Visas.com

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3.1 Place the above documents in an Overnight Envelope

Enclose the documents from Section 1 (Gather Documents for your Nigeria  Visa) and a print out of your order confirmation in an Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc).

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3.2 Send the Application Materials to Us

Please Note: If you paid for an inbound shipping service your account manager will contact you to provide a FedEx shipping label via email to send us your completed application. 

Send the Overnight Envelope (Fedex, UPS, etc) to us at :

Passports and Visas.com
Attn: Processing

5251 DTC Parkway, Suite 850
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111