Nigeria
Passports
Passport valid for
a minimum of six months beyond the date of departure required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo for stays of up to 90 days;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport, except for nationals of the USA who require a transit visa.Note
Children under 16 years of age accompanying their parents residing in Nigeria (provided the name of such a child is entered in the passport of one of the parents) do not require visas, but must, however, complete one application form accompanied by a photo. All children holding their own passport must have separate visas or re-entry permits.Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business: US$69 (single-entry); US$120 (six-month multiple-entry); US$155 (one-year multiple-entry); US$206 (two-year multiple-entry). Transit: US$69 The prices quoted are for UK nationals; visa costs depend on nationality. Nationals of some African countries receive visas free of charge. Contact High Commission or Consular section at Embassy for further information.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) One completed application form. (b) Valid passport. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee, payable by postal order or credit/debit card. (e) Onward or return ticket for Tourist visas. (f) Paid and registered return-postage envelope if applying by post. (g) Letter of invitation from Nigeria, addressed to Visa Section, Nigeria High Commission, London, accepting full immigration/evidence of sustaining self while in Nigeria. (h) Photocopy of Inviter’s passport. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of introduction from a company or a resident of Nigeria, accepting immigration responsibility for applicant; any Nigerian inviting a visitor must attach photocopies of the first five pages of his/her own passport, while a resident must enclose a copy of his/her residence permit.
Note: In addition to the normal visa requirements, minors must also provide: original birth certificate plus one photocopy; a letter of consent from parents; and photocopies of parents' passports.Working days required
Two if applying in person; 10 for postal applications.
No Test Required
None
High Commission for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the UK
9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX, UK
Tel: (020) 7839 1244.
Website: www.nigeriahc.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1200 (visa submission); 1530-1630 (visa collection).Nigerian Consular Section in the UK
56-57 Fleet Street, London EC4 1BT, UK
Tel: (020) 7353 3776.
Website: www.nigeriahc.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1200 (visa submission); 1530-1630 (visa collection).Embassy of Nigeria in the USA
3519 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 986 8400 (ext 1005 for Consular and immigration section).
Website: www.nigeriaembassyusa.orgNigerian Consulate General in the USA
828 Second Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA
Tel: (212) 850 2200.
Website: www.nigeria-consulate-ny.org
All travel to the Bakassi Peninsula is advised against. All but essential travel by boat and road to the riverine areas in Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta States is also advised against.
Localised outbreaks of civil unrest can occur at short notice.
Violent crime is prevalent in the south of the country, including Lagos.
Travelers should be aware of the threat from terrorism in Nigeria. A statement issued by Usama Bin Laden in February 2003 called for an uprising by Muslims in a number of countries including Nigeria.
Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
