Nigeria Visa for Indians

Nigeria visa requirements for Indian citizens

Know the rules before you apply. No surprise paperwork in the final scene.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date with two blank pages. The consulate makes the final decision. Our job is to remove weak spots before submission, because your document file should not need a dramatic comeback.

How to apply

Four clear steps. Most of the work happens from your phone.

Documents required for a Nigeria visa

Tick each item as you collect it.

• Forms

  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.

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• Passport

  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)

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  • 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 Letter

  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)

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• Documents to be submitted

  A. Financial Documents: • If Employed : • If Self-employed Professional / Businessman C. Additional Required Documents:

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  • 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:

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  • 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.
• Medical

  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.

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  • 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.
• Note

  Our visa experts will inform you if any other documents will be required for the process.

Nigeria visa FAQ

The questions our Bangalore desk is asked most often.

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