Nigeria New Tourist Visa

Your physical passport must maintain validity for a minimum of 6-months beyond your departure date.
Please note that the amendment pages located at the back of your passport are not visa pages and are not acceptable for visa issuance.
If you've run out of visa pages, please renew your passport before applying for a visa.

Please provide two (2) recent passport photographs captured in the last six months, printed on photo paper.
For your convenience, you'll have the option to upload a digital photo* (additional fee applies).
*Face the camera directly without objects behind you and do not wear eyeglasses, headphones, or earbuds (click for sample).

First-time Nigerian applicant must submit an invitation letter with a copy of inviter’s passport or national ID (sample click here).
Others can provide either a hotel reservation confirmation, OR an invitation letter from your host with a copy of inviter’s passport or national ID.

Provide your most recent bank statement, showing sufficient funds for the trip.
You may white-out the sensitive information from the statement.

A copy of an airline confirmation, showing your name as well as entry and exit to the country.
If traveling via land/sea border, please provide a signed letter of explanation, in addition to the airline confirmation.

Applicant under the age of 18 must submit:

1. A copy of the minor's birth certificate,
2. A signed statement from both parents, specifying the purpose and duration of the visit,
3. A copy of both parents' passport, driver's license, or ID.

Additionally, an extra consent letter from the parent(s) is needed if the child or children are traveling alone or with a guardian.

Non-U.S. applicants are required to submit a photocopy of their Permanent Resident Card (front and back), a valid U.S. visa, I-94, or I-20.