If you’re traveling to Nigeria and you need to apply for a visa, please see the complete list below for the application requirements. Make sure you submit the complete requirements below to get your visa approved.

Nigeria Visa Application Requirements

1. Application Form (BI84) fully completed in black ink only

2. Two (2) identical passport size (45mmx45mm) photographs on white background showing the complete face

3. A valid passport (validity of at least 30 days after the intended stay)

4. Copy of passport data page as well as copies of existing visa and previously issued visas.

5. Self-introduction letter with physical address and phone number

6. Introduction/Recommendation letter from an Employer, where applicable, signed with contact details, (full names of the Employer’s, approved signatories, physical address and phone numbers).

7. Verifiable hotel reservation/bookings which must be done directly with the hotels and not through third parties, (e.g. booking .com; hotel .com, HRS, etc).

8. Copy of international vaccination card (yellow fever card) duly and fully completed by a health practitioner

9. Proof of financial status (six months recent bank statement) or financial support letter from employer with six months bank statement) in a case where the Employer is sponsoring the trip. In the event the applicant is traveling in a private capacity, the bank statement submitted should reflect the salary deposited into the applicant’s bank statement. Sponsored trips should always have a letter with full details of the sponsor and contact details; as well as a copy of identity card/passport data page. Certain Corporate Entities are exempted from this requirement. (Original, Stamped & Signed by the bank authority)

10. Applicant traveling on an official business should, in addition to the above requirements, attach a letter of invitation/confirmation of training/conference, etc. from a South African Company with full details of the Company’s Authorised representative; physical address and phone numbers (landline number compulsory).

11. Birth Certificate for Minors/Children traveling with parents. Where applicable, a consent letter/s with copy/ies of parent/s identification card/passport data page should be attached to the application.

12. Marriage Certificate where applicable and if the intended stay will be for more than 90 days.

13. Non Refundable Visa Fee of N8,600.00 excluding service fee

14. Verifiable flight reservation for visa with the correct dates and cities.

Please visit the Nigerian embassy website in your country as well to double-check the requirements.