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Please note there is a Key Travel handling charge in addition to the consular fees below.
All fees quoted are subject to alteration by the embassy concerned and are based on applications for United Kingdom passport holders. Charges may vary for other nationalities - please check with with us before sending us your application.
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Country Code |
NG |
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Country Name
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Nigeria |
| Embassy Address |
9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX |
| Website | |
| Tel (General Enquiries) | 0207 839 1244 - 0207 556 8100 |
| Fax | 0207 839 8746 |
| Opening Times | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Important Information |
Please note that visas for Nigeria is processed through an outside courier company As of the 7th March the Nigerian embassy has instituted an online application form details can be found below Payment for the visa needs to be paid online also in US dollars using debit/credit card Once completed you need to print out the application form and iclude the following payment receipts
Fees below are inclusive of the external courier fee, embassy processing fee, express fee if applicable and post office charges as fees to the embassy need to be made in postal orders Key Travel cannot process applications without the online application form and the above receipts Please note we need applications to be in our office by 1pm for it to be submitted the next day. Imformation and requirements for STR (employment) and TWP (Temporary Work Permit)visas can be found by downloading our visa information packs. Click here for requirements for an STR visa Click here for requirements for a TWP visa STR visas take up to 14 working days to issue |
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Tourist Visas Single entry - three month validity |
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| Tourist visa Requirements | |
| Online visa application form |
Click apply online, then click entry visa application form (on the top right hand side) Select processing country as United Kingdom. In order to start the application process you need to sign in or register with Google or Yahoo As you complete a page of the application form, PRINT IT, It does not allow to print the form at the end |
| Passport |
Must be at least six months old, if your passport is less than six months you musty provide your previous passport. Have two blank pages facing each other and be valid for at least one year beyond entry to Nigeria |
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Photographs |
Two passport sized colour photographs - Must have a white background and taken within the last 6 months |
| Proof of Employment |
A letter from the applicant's employer confirming employment. It must
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| Proof of funds | Applicant needs to supply last three months bank statements |
| Letter of Invitation |
Letter of invitation from host in Nigeria giving details of the applicants planned visit |
| Proof of Hosts Immigration Status | Copy of the invitors passport information page. For non Nigerian inviters a copy of their Nigerian visa will also be required. |
| Key Travel Booking form |
Click here to Download the Key Travel Booking form. Must be completed and sent with visa application |
| Processing time |
5 Working days- Normal service 2 working days - Express service |
| Cost |
Express service £166.00 Normal service £74.00 These fees DO NOT include the the online visa payment Please note that with Nigeria you could try for a multiple, pay for it but only get a single. You will NOT be refunded |
| Exceptions for non-UK passport holders |
Applicants must have a UK residency stamp in their passport. EU passport holders need to provide two utility bill within the last 6 month i.e Gas, Electric, Water or Council Tax bill |
| Notes |
Members of the clergy or persons with connections to Christian organizations may have there applications referred indefinitely. If travelling overland then a 'carnet de passage' must be supplied along with evidence of the visa to the next country. |
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Business Visa Single entry - three month validity Multiple entry - Six month validity Multiple entry - 1 year validity The Nigerian embassy has a rules with regards to issuing multiple entry visas. In order to get a six month multiple visa you need to have a previous single entry visa and to get a 1 year visa you need to have a previous six month multiple entry visa. |
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| Business visa Requirements | |
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Online visa application form: |
Click apply online, then click entry visa application form (on the top right hand side) Select processing country as United Kingdom. In order to start the application process you need to sign in or register with Google or Yahoo As you complete a page of the application form, PRINT IT, It does not allow to print the form at the end |
| Passport |
Must be at least six months old, if your passport is less than six months you musty provide your previous passport. Have two blank pages facing each other and be valid for at least one year beyond entry to Nigeria |
| Photographs |
Two passport sized colour photographs - Must have a white background and taken within the last 6 months |
| Business Letter |
A letter from the applicants UK Employer. This should mention "attending business meetings" only. If there is any indication that the applicant will be offering training or technical assistance, or projects the embassy may insist the applicant applies for a Temporary Work Permit. |
| Letter of invitation |
A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting
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| Key Travel Booking form |
Click here to Download the Key Travel Booking form. Must be completed and sent with visa application |
| Processing time |
5 Working days- Normal service 2 working days - Express service |
| Cost |
Express service £166.00 Normal service £74.00 These fees DO NOT include the the online visa payment, Please note that with Nigeria you could try for a multiple entry and pay the fees for that but will not get a refund if the embassy decides to grant a single entry. |
| Exceptions for non-UK passport holders |
Applicants must have a UK residency stamp in their passport. EU passport holders need to provide two utility bill within the last 6 month i.e Gas, Electric, Water or Council Tax bill |
| Updated | 17/08/2011 |