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Nigeria visa for Indian


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.


  Nigeria visa for Indian

Types of Visa

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Types of Nigeria visa for Indians

Nigeria provides you with multiple types of visas, this includes:

  1. Tourist Visa
    1. Ideal for people who want to travel to Nigeria and explore its wonders
    2. Valid for 90 days or about 3 months
  2. Business Visa
    1. As said earlier, Nigeria is an optimum place to start a business. If your purpose is related to this, then it is ideal for you to go for a Business visa. 
    2. Valid for 90 days or about 3 months
  3. Study visa 
    1. Ideal for international students who were to study in any educational institution in Nigeria
    2. Valid for 90 days or about 3 months 

Visa Requirements

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Documents required for Nigeria visa from India

Documents required for Nigeria visa on the basis of their types-

  1. For a tourist visa, you require the following documents:
    1. Passport (needs to be valid for 6 months)
    2. Fully filled visa application form
    3. Two passport-size photographs 
    4. Proof of financial support and stability 
    5. Proof of Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgment Receipt
  2. For a Business Visa
    1. For self=-sponsored business or people who want to start their own business from scratch in Nigeria, they may not require a Letter of Invitation but requires proof of sufficient funds
    2. Other than that, you need Temporary Work Permit (TWP) Subject to Regularization (STR)
  3. For Temporary Work Permit (TWP):
    1. Passport (should be valid for at least 6 months)
    2. A hard copy of completely filled visa application form for visitors pass
    3. Two recent passport-size photographs
    4. Duplicate of the Letter of Approval from Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service
  4. For Subject to Regularization (STR):
    1. Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
    2. Quadruplicate of completely filled visa application form 
    3. Four recent passport-size photographs
    4. Four hard copies of the Letter of Expatriate Quota Approval from the Ministry of Interior
    5. Four hard copies of credentials, certificates, and curriculum, all should be vetted by the responsible official of the Nigerian High Commission (you need an English Certified translated hard copy where applicable)
    6. Four hard copies of the offer letter of your employment
    7. Four hard copies of the Letter of Acceptance of employment that should be signed by an expatriate
    8. Receipt of Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment and Visa Acknowledgement 
  5. For a student visa:
    1. Passport (should be valid throughout the duration of your study, 2 blank pages for endorsement)
    2. Admission Letter from the educational institution
    3. Formal Application for an R7A Visa by the Institution that accepts the responsibility of an immigrant 
    4. Proof of financial support
    5. Proof of the payment required for the tuition fee

How To Apply

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Procedure to apply for Nigeria visa for Indians

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. 


How to track your Nigeria visa application? 

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

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Nigeria visa fees for Indians

Nigeria visa fees as per the type of visa as-

  1. Tourist Visa - 253 USD (20,851.70 INR)
  2. Business Visa - 253 USD (20,851.70 INR)
  3. Study Visa - 253 USD (20,851.70 INR)


Visa Processing Time

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Nigeria visa processing time

To get a Nigerian visa from India, it takes 10-20 working days.