NIGERIAN VISA ON ARRIVAL – I receive many messages from people asking on Instagram and on YouTube on how to get a Nigerian visa. Many are asking because they do not have a Nigerian consulate in their vicinity.
Many people don’t know they can actually apply for a visa on arrival just by submitting a simple email (whether or not you have consulate in your vicinity or not). My friends used this process to get their visa to Nigeria when they were coming for my wedding so I trust the process š
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How to Apply for Visa on Arrival
Step 1: Get Visa on Arrival Approval Letter
There are two methods to obtaining VoA approval letter: applying through email or in person Ā or application by representative in Nigeria.
Applying through Email
Applicant/Representative shall write an Application Letter to The Comptroller General of Immigration, NIS HQ, Abuja stating the following via this email address:Ā oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng
- Name of Applicant indicating Nationality
- Passport number of Applicant
- Purpose of visit
- Proposed date of visit
- Proposed port of entry
- Flight itinerary
- Address in Nigeria or Hotel Reservation
Attach the following documents:
- Copy of Passport Data Page
- Copy of Airline Return ticket reservation
Note:Ā After Approval, a letter will be forwarded to your email with a copy sent to the Airline stated in your application and Immigration port of entry.
Applying through your representative in Nigeria
- Contact your Representative (Business partners, Company Representative, Protocol/Liaison Officer, etc) in Nigeria.
- The Representative files a formal request for Visa on Arrival Approval on your behalf by writing an application letter to The Comptroller General of Immigration, NIS HQ, Abuja stating the following:
- Name of Applicant indicating Nationality, Passport numberĀ of visitor
- Purpose of visit
- Proposed date of visit
- Proposed port of entry
- Proposed airline
- Flight itinerary
- Address in Nigeria
- Email address of the visitor
- Acceptance of Immigration Responsibility
3. The representative shall attach the following documents in support of the application
- Copy of visitorās passportĀ data page
- Copy of AirlineĀ Return ticket Reservation
Note:Ā After Approval Letter is obtained,(Hard Copy) by your representative, copies of the same document will be forwarded to the Airline stated in the application and Immigration port of entry.
Step 2: Pay for Visa on Arrival
Fill in the application form with your correct details and make payment onlineĀ here.
Ā Online Payment may also be made at point of arrival subject to presentation of Visa on Arrival Approval Letter. Master Card, Visa and American Express card are acceptable.
Step 3: Arrive at the Port of Entry andĀ proceed for Immigration Clearance
Upon arrival at the Port of Entry, proceed to the desk markedĀ āVisa on ArrivalāĀ for issuance of entry Visa. Present the following documents in hard copy at the Port of Entry:
- Visa Approval Letter (Pre-approved visa letter), valid for 14 days from the date of issuance
- Evidence of online payment
- Valid Passport with minimum of six months validity
- Valid return ticket
- Two recent passport sized photographs
Timeline:
The request shall be processed and approval letter issued within 48hrs (2 working days).
ALL INFORMATION EXTRACTED THE OFFICIAL NIGERIAN IMMIGRATION SITEĀ HEREĀ (accurate as of 2ND JANUARY 2019)
Hope you found this information very useful. Leave a comment if you did.
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Unfortunately, I cannot help with that. All the best
My woman is coming from Michigan United States and she wants to pay for visa on arrival fee.. She have received the visa on arrival approval letter from Nigeria.. How can she make the payment online?
Hello! Has she tried this link: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/VisaArrivalProgram/freshVisaOnArrivalProgram
Hello can you help out with the visa on arrival approve letter for my friends coming in from Laos
Can you tell us what the application letter should say? My father in Nigeria applied, but it was denied for me and my husband. We travel in two weeks, so I hope to try again!