Nigeria Visa for Indian

If you are planning to travel Nigeria for tourism, business purposes, it needs to get a valid visa to visit Nigeria visa for Indian. There are different types of Nigeria visas available for Indians on the basis of purpose of visit and its validity. You can apply online for Nigeria visa from India. Before applying it is necessary to know about steps for Nigeria visa application, Nigeria visa requirements and fees for Indians. 

Types of Nigeria visa for Indian

Indians can apply for Nigeria visa through eVisa as well as at the embassy. You can apply for Short visit visa and temporary residence visa as per the purpose of visit and stay duration.

Short Visit Visa includes visas for staying in Nigeria for short duration up to 3 months. It can be for tourism, business, study, religious, family visit purposes.  

Visa Types	Entry Type	Visa Validity	Stay Period
Tourist Visa	Single	90 days	90 days
Business Visa	Multiple	90 days	90 days per visit
	Multiple	90 days	90 days per visit
	Multiple	90 days	90 days per visit
Transit Visa	Single	48 hours	48 hours
	Multiple	1–7 days	7 days
Temporary Work Permit	Single	90 days	90 days

When to apply for Nigeria visa from India?

Most Nigerian Visa from India takes 2-3 working days to be processed. The processing time may differ as per the type of visa or any requirements. Thus you should apply for Nigeria visa at least 20 days before the intended travel dates.

How to apply for Nigeria visa with Itzeazy?

1. Share your visa requirements
2. Provide personal details and entry and exit details
3. Upload the documents and photographs
4. Advance Payment of visa fees
5. Collection and validation of documents by Itzeazy experts
6. Get your e visa for Nigeria on approval

Can Indians get Nigeria visa on arrival?

 Yes, Indians can get Nigeria visa on arrival. The facility is available only for :

1. Indian business persons who frequently travel to Nigeria for their Business interests.
2. It is also available to businessmen who make high investments to business ventures in Nigeria.
3. Indian business persons of international repute who travel to Nigeria.
4. Indians who have official travel document of any recognized organizations.
5. Executives of MNCs.
6. Members’ of Indian Government Delegation.

Nigeria visa fees for Indian

Type of Visa	Single/Multiple Entry Type	Visa fee in USD
Tourist Visa	Single Entry	253
Business Visa	Multiple Entry	253
	Multiple Entry	253
	Multiple Entry	253
Transit Visa	Single Entry	253
	Multiple Entry	253
Temporary Work Permit	Single Entry	253

Application Procedure for Nigeria Visas from India

You can apply for all classes of Short Visit Visa though Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi, Consulates of Nigeria in India or the e-visa portal.

Nigeria e visa

 Indians can apply for Nigeria e visa online through immigration website and obtain electronic travel authorization (ETA) for any type of short visit visa. You just need to fill up and pay for the online visa application. Get you pre approval as ETA.

Apply at Nigeria Embassy

 The steps to apply for a Nigeria visa through embassy are as follows:

1. Visit to the Nigeria official website
2. Create an account. and Login
3. Complete the online visa applicatio
4. Pay visa fees online  
5. Print payment receipt and Nigerian visa application form.
6. Affix 2 passport sized photos
7. Go to the Consulate or Embassy thereafter with documents and print out of the visa form.
8. Give your biometrics and Submit your visa application.

Note:

1. You can apply for all classes of Temporary Work Permit/Temporary Residence visas/Permanent Visas via Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi or Consulates of Nigeria in India only.
2. You cannot seek employment or work in Nigeria if you apply for a Short Visit Visa.

Nigeria visa requirements

The following documents are required for Nigeria Visa for Indian:-

1. A Indian Passport valid for at least 6 months which has at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
2. Two recent passport-sized photographs 
3. Valid return Flight Ticket
4. Proof of Sufficient funds
5. Proof of hotel reservation / Host’s address in Nigeria
6. Invitation letter from the host staying in Nigeria

Some additional documents are required along with the above documentation for other Nigeria Visa. They are as follows:-

Temporary Work Permit

1. Acceptance of Immigration of Responsibility or IR by the concerned Inviting Organization/individual.
2. Pre-approved visa letter

Nigeria visa photo requirements

1. Two recent colored photographs
2. The visa photo size of 35X40mm
3. Photographs with a white background.

Check Nigeria visa status 

After applying for Nigeria visa for Indian, it will take time for its processing and approval. Thus you can check Nigeria visa application status online during this time. You can visit the Nigeria immigration website , enter application and reference number to view the Nigeria visa status.

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FAQs 

What is IR in Nigerian STR visa?

IR of Nigerian STR means acceptance of Immigration Responsibility which includes but is not limited to accommodation/feeding and if need be the cost of repatriation or deportation of the employees invited to Nigeria.

How can I check appointment availability without applying for a Nigeria visa?

You can check your nearest Visa Centre’s availability at Nigeria Immigration Services official website.