Nigeria Visa for Indians
Tourist visa for Indian travellers
- Tourist visa
- Africa
Processing
7 Days
Service fee
On request
On enquiry
How it works
A simple path from enquiry to decision.
- 1
Step 1
Share trip dates and passport details
- 2
Step 2
We prepare forms and document checks
- 3
Step 3
File, track, and update you until decision
Documents checklist
Open a category to see exactly what you need.
Forms0 items
Online Form (Signature should be exactly as per passport) Note: for Minor applicants, Form should be signed by both parents along with Signature or Thumb impression of Minor applicant as appearing on his/her passport.
Passport4 items
Original Passport as well as all old passports Please note passport must fulfill all below conditions 3.Photographs: Four recent colored photographs of size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm white background with matt or semi matt finish with 80% face coverage, white background and without border. (Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas)
- Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy.
- Hand written passport is strictly not allowed
- Indian passports with any “observation” will not be accepted.
- Passport should have minimum 2 blank pages & should be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of travel
Covering Letter0 items
Original Covering Letter from applicant stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit, duly signed by him (Employed applicants should print it on Normal A4 Paper and Self Employed/Businessman should print it on their letterhead with seal (Rubber stamp) & sign)
Documents to be submitted6 items
A. Financial Documents: • If Employed : • If Self-employed Professional / Businessman C. Additional Required Documents:
- Original Personal Saving Bank Account Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with minimum closing balance equivalent to USD 1000 per person (Sudden deposit of money is not allowed), statement should be updated at least 15 days prior to submission date.
- Leave sanction letter on Employer’s Letterhead with seal & sign
- Original Personal Saving Bank Account Statement for last six months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with minimum closing balance equivalent to USD 1000 per person (Sudden deposit of money is not allowed), statement should be updated at least 15 days prior to submission date.
- Day wise Itinerary
- Hotel Confirmations
- Confirmed Return Ticket
In case applicant is sponsored by Sponsored in Nigeria:2 items
- Original Sponsorship letter from the Nigerian Counterpart requesting the Nigerian High Commission, New Delhi, for an Entry permit visa or taking Immigration responsibility.
- Copy of National Identity card/ Driver's license/ passport/ Residence permit of the sponsor duly attested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Nigeria should be sent to us.
Medical2 items
Note: Applicant should receive an additional dose of OPV at least six weeks before each international journey and the Validity of a full course of vaccination will be one year.
- Applicant has to carry an Original YFC (Yellow Fever Certificate) at the time of travel.
- Applicant should have completed a full course of vaccination against Polio, preferably with Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) and the original certificate has to carry at the time of travel.
Note0 items
Our visa experts will inform you if any other documents will be required for the process.
Quick answers
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria. We handle the full application from our Bangalore desk, including document checks before submission.
How much does a Nigeria visa cost for Indians?
Our service fee for Nigeria starts at ₹ 31,433. This is our processing charge and does not include the embassy or consular fee, which is paid separately and varies by visa category.
How long does a Nigeria visa take to process?
Typical processing for Nigeria is 7 Days once documents are submitted. Add 1–2 working days for our document check before submission, and apply at least 3–4 weeks before travel in peak season.
What documents are required for a Nigeria visa?
There are 7 document groups for Nigeria, covering your passport, photographs, application forms, financial proof and travel bookings. The full checklist with exact specifications is listed on this page.
What passport validity do I need for Nigeria?
Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of return and have a minimum of two blank pages. Handwritten passports and passports with observations are generally not accepted.
When should I apply for my Nigeria visa?
Apply 4–6 weeks before departure. Peak season demand at consulates can extend timelines well beyond the normal window.
Can I apply for the Nigeria visa online through Trawel.in?
Yes. Scan your passport on this page and we auto-fill your application from the machine-readable zone, then a visa expert verifies every field before submission. You can complete the whole process over WhatsApp.
What happens if my Nigeria visa is rejected?
Consular decisions are made solely by the embassy and no agent can guarantee approval. We reduce avoidable rejections by checking documents against the current checklist before submission, and we will advise on reapplying if a refusal occurs.
Handled by Trawel
- Document checklist reviewed before filing
- Bangalore desk handles forms and follow-ups
- Clear fee upfront. No surprise add-ons at submit
Local currency reference: Nigerian naira
Fee on request
Nigeria · 7 Days
Expert-assisted
