Nigeria
Step 1: Collect Documents
Tourist Visa
Passport
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- Original, signed U.S. passport – must be valid for at least 6 months containing at least 1 blank visa page.
Application
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- 1 fully completed and signed Visa e-Application Form. (Completed online)
Proof of Travel
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- Copy of travel itinerary
Proof of Stay
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- Copy of hotel confirmation
Photos
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- 2 Recent Passport type photos
A1 Order Form
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- Completed two-page Order Form
Additional Requirements
- Those traveling for Religious/missionary purpose will need a pre-approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Nigeria.
- Copy of recent bank statement showing sufficient funds for travel (or a bank letter)
- MINORS: Need a copy of birth certificate – Notarized letter of consent from both parents and copy of both parents passports (data pages)
Visitor Visa (Visiting Relatives and Friends)
Passport
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- Original, signed U.S. passport – must be valid for at least 6 months containing at least 1 blank visa page.
Application
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- 1 fully completed and signed Visa e-Application Form. (Completed online)
Proof of Travel
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- Copy of round trip travel itinerary or tickets
Invitation Letter
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- A letter of invitation from the inviting party in Nigeria along with a copy of his/her Nigerian passport (first four pages)
Photos
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- 2 Recent Passport type photos
A1 Order Form
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- Completed two-page Order Form
Additional Requirements
- MINORS: Need a copy of birth certificate – Notarized letter of consent from both parents and copy of both parents passports (data pages)
Business Visa
Passport
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- Original, signed passport – must be valid for at least 6 months containing 2 blank visa pages.
Application
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- 1 fully completed and signed Visa e-Application Form. (Completed online)
Proof of Travel
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- Copy of travel itinerary
Photo
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- 2 Recent Passport type photos
A1 Order Form
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- Completed Order Form (please print)
Company Letter
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- A company letter of intent and financial responsibility (Sample) typed on the company’s stationery stating the following information:
- Introducing the applicant, stating the applicant’s position with the company.
- Purpose of trip and a brief description of type of duties to be performed
- Name of company/contacts
- Financial responsibility for the applicant including return airfare.
- The business letter should be signed by a company officer other than the applicant.
- Please address your letter to: Embassy of Nigeria, Visa Section, Washington D.C.
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Letter of invitation from company to be visited in Nigeria
- A company letter of intent and financial responsibility (Sample) typed on the company’s stationery stating the following information:
Additional Requirements
- Religious visitors and missionary workers will require per-approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Nigeria
Step 2: Fees
A-1 Service Fee:
$85.00 per visa – Regular processing 10-15 business days
$120.00 per visa – Rush processing 5-7 business days
$175 per visa – Emergency processing 1-2 business days
Consular Fee:
Type | Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing time |
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Regular | Single/Multiple | 125.00 | Up to 90 days | 3-6 months | 10-15 business days |
Rush | Single/Multiple | 180.00 | Up to 90 days | 3-6 months | 5-7 business days |
Emergency | Single/Multiple | 265.00 | Up to 90 days | 1-2 months | 1-2 business days |
Your documents will be hand carried to the consulate. The reqular processing is around 5-7 business days. Processing time may be longer depending on the embassy’s workload. (The Embassy of Nigeria is closed on Fridays)

Return Shipping Fees
Speed | Price | Quantity |
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Priority Overnight | $35 | 1-3 Passports |
Priority Overnight | $55 | 4+ Passports |
Saturday Delivery | $75+ depending on destination zip | 1-3 Passports |
Please note that the above rates apply to most Continental USA. Higher rate applies to Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and US Virgin Islands. Please note all FedEx envelopes are shipped without a signature requirement, unless requested. A small fee will apply for a signature requirement.
Calculate: Consular Fee + A1 Service Fee + Shipping = Total Due
Step 3: Shipping
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
A-1 Passport & Visa Express,
1012 14th St NW, #630
Washington D.C. 20005
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