Nigeria is a place rich in exceptional culture and history. It is an ideal place for travelers and nature lovers. You will be awestruck by the landscape, evergreen forest, hills, and beautiful wildlife of Nigeria.For business purposes, Nigeria has one of the largest consumer markets in the world and a fast-growing economy. Apart from that, Nigeria is one of the best places to study in Africa. Thus, Indians choose to travel to Nigeria for tourist, business, or study purposes. Whatever your purpose, this place will not fail to surprise you. But, you need a Nigeria visa from India to travel.
When it comes to visas, you need to know their types, purpose of travel, documents required, and the entire visa processing process. If you are overwhelmed by any of it, Itzeazy will help you break it down.
Types of Visa
Nigeria provides you with multiple types of visas, this includes:
Visa Requirements
Documents required for Nigeria visa on the basis of their types-
How To Apply
Step 1: Know your visa type
First, you need to identify your visa type for the purpose of your stay. For example, you are not allowed to work in Nigeria if you have a study visa. There are few restrictions on each of the types, thus, identifying your needs is vital.
You also have to know the documents and time required, you must follow all the guidelines that are set for your visa type.
Note that your documents have to be in English. If you do not have it in English, we urge to seek help from a translator.
Step 2: Start your application
You must fill out the form after you have determined your visa type. You have to be very careful while filling out the form to avoid any decline of visa.
To fill out the form, click here.
Step 3: Book an appointment
After filling out the form, you need to book an appointment for visa application center.
Note that one appointment means only one individual can go. In the case of a family, you have to book separate appointments.
The visa application center in India for Nigeria is available at several places. In Mumbai, It is in (West) Mumbai at Urmi Axis Building, First floor, behind Studio, opposite to E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - 400 011.
Step 4: Pay your fees
After the completion of your visa application, you need to pay the fees. Make sure to take the cover letter and the payment fee receipt to your visa application center (it is required). Other than that, note that you also have to pay a service fee.
Step 5: Visit your visa application center
We have already mentioned one of the visa application centers in India for Nigerian visas. However, you may go with any visa application center of your choice.
You have to go to the visa application center on the scheduled date. You need to hand in all the required documents there. You may get your fingerprints and photo taken at a visa application center (also called biometric information). Additionally, there will be an interview. Please do not to miss your scheduled date.
In case of failure of going to the visa application center, you need to wait for 24 hours to book your next appointment.
Method 1: Check your emails
There will be an update sent to you via your email regarding the final decision made for your visa application. Note that the information would be sent by the visa application center which they received from the embassy.
Method 2: Check your sms
If you want more detailed tracking of your visa, you can check your SMS on given registered while application.
Method 3: Track online
If neither of the options is working for you, you can track your visa online as well. For this you need the Reference Number that is present on the invoice given by the visa application. You can track your visa on VFS visa online portal.
Visa Fees
Nigeria visa fees as per the type of visa as-
Visa Processing Time
To get a Nigerian visa from India, it takes 10-20 working days.