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| Requirements and Formalities for Entry into Nigeria To enter Nigeria, a passport and
visa are required. All visitors to Nigeria must hold passports or ECOWAS
traveling documents (for nationals from ECOWAS member countries). The
Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group
of West African countries. Requirements Passport (with minimum 6 months
validity). Citizens of countries for which Nigeria requires visas must
obtain entry information and visas in advance from Nigerian embassies or
consulates abroad. Visas cannot be obtained aboard planes or at the
airport. Overseas,
inquiries may be made at the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate.
Passport holders from ECOWAS member countries are exempted from
visa requirements. Vaccination for yellow fever is
mandatory for travelers who enter Nigeria from infected areas.
International certificates of yellow ever vaccination will be checked
upon arrival at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos; Nnamdi
Azikwe International Airport, Abuja; and all other entry ports.
Travelers from infected areas who do not have proof of vaccination will
be vaccinated, for a fee, before entering Nigeria. Visa Requirements: - Completion of visa application form
- fully completed and signed - Valid passport (with minimum 6
months validity) - Recent passport photographs - Proof (ticket and documents) of
onward or return transportation - Applicable visa fee - Letter of invitation.
Business visa in addition requires - Letter (s) from of invitation from
company or business organizations to be visited in Nigeria stating the
reason must be submitted. - Letter of introduction from the
applicants' Organization/Company. This letter should be a guarantee
letter / business letter of responsibility stating all of the following:
- The nature of the business
performed - The name and address of the
business reference to be visited - Company guarantee of sufficient
financial support for the visit - Guarantee return or onward
transportation Minors To obtain visas for children,
parents must submit copies of birth certificate confirming the names of
both parents, letter of consent from parents and photocopies of
parents’ passports. Education If going for educational purposes, a
letter of invitation from the educational institution stating its
purpose must be submitted. Students must submit a copy of identification card, with an accompanying letter from the student’s
institution. Other Requirements Funding: There must be evidence of
sufficient Fund for the duration of the visit or proof of other
satisfactory arrangements for your support while in Nigeria. Travelers going by land in their
own vehicles should attach copies of their vehicle particulars to their
application. Note that visa conditions are
subject to change. To obtain information on specific entry requirements,
contact the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate.
This information is provided strictly for the convenience of those interested in traveling to Nigeria. This information is provided as is without any express or implied warranties. While every attempt has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this guide, if you have any doubts or are in any way unsure please double check with the nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate. ebusinessnigeria.com assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages for the use of the information contained herein.
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