Nigeria Visa On Arrival : Requirements and How To Apply For It

On this page, we will be discussing all that you need to know about how to apply for the Nigeria visa on arrival and the required documents you need.

 

The Visa on arrival (VOA) visa option has been made available by the Nigerian government in an effort to make it easier for foreigners from other countries to travel and conduct business introductions in Nigeria.

 

Let us take a quick look at what the visa on arrival application process is all about.

 

Nigerian visa on arrival Explained

Considering the fact that applying for a visa to Nigeria can include extensive preparation, gathering documents and multiple trips to the Nigerian embassy in your home country, the Nigerian government has established the Visa on Arrival program as an alternative to the traditional method of applying for an entry visa to Nigeria.

 

 The visa on arrival option permits the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to issue a short stay visa to foreigners at designated ports of entry in Nigeria on short notice.

 

 In other words, when you apply for the Nigeria visa through the visa on arrival programme, you will granted an entry visa when you arrive Nigeria. However, you must complete and submit an online application and obtain a landing document from the Nigeria Immigration Service approving your application for an entry visa when you arrive.

 

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Now, let’s talk about who can apply for the Nigeria visa on arrival scheme

 

Who is eligible for Visa on Arrival?

VOA is available to foreigners whose country of residence does not have a Nigeria embassy or mission representing the Nigerian government. You can also apply for VOA if you have an urgent need to travel to Nigeria for business discussions.

 

 Below is a list of individuals who can apply for and receive a visa on arrival in Nigeria:

  1. People in the business world who have a solid international reputation
  2. Top multinational company executives.
  3. Persons holding a valid Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations.
  4. ECOWAS Laissez-Passer holders.
  5. African Union Laissez-Passer holders.
  6. Government delegation members.
  7. People visiting Nigeria to take part in a conference, seminar, trade fair, or business meeting.
  8. People traveling to Nigeria to conduct market research.
  9. People visiting Nigeria with the hope of making investments there.
  10. Business introduction purposes.

 

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Requirements for the Nigeria visa on arrival

Before you can apply for a visa on arrival, you will need to find out what the visa requirements are and what travel documents you will need.

Below is the list of documents you would need for the VOA application process:

  1. A copy of your bio data page on your passport.
  2. A recent passport photograph of you.
  3. A letter introducing your person and the reason for your intended trip to Nigeria.
  4. A letter invitation from the host company in Nigeria.
  5. A copy of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration of your host company in Nigeria.
  6. A copy of your airline ticket booking or reservation.
  7. A copy of your hotel reservation in Nigeria (optional).

 All of the supporting documents must be in soft copy because you will be required to upload them during the application process.

 

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How to apply for the Nigeria visa on arrival

If you have all the necessary documentation then you are prepared to apply. The application process shouldn’t be difficult or take too long to complete with all the required documentation.

 

I’ll walk you step-by-step through the full application procedure.

 Step 1

Go to the New Nigeria visa on arrival homepage and click on “Sign In”

nis voa homepage

Step 2

If this is your first time, you must create an account by selecting one of the Google or Open ID options as displayed in the image above. I advise using the “Google”.

Step 3

Fill out your personal information and click on “Register”

Step 4

When the dashboard opens, click on “Create new application” to get started.

Step 5

Select your nationality. For the purpose of this illustration, we will choose United States as our present nationality.

 Select your visa type as the case applies. While citizens of some countries (e.g. Ghana, Uganda, Sudan, South Africa, etc.) are eligible for tourist as well as business visas, citizens of the United States of America, United kingdom, India and others can only apply for a business visa.

Visa fees will be indicated depending on your nationality.

Click on “Continue”

 

On the next couple of pages, you will have to provide the following information listed below. 

  • Full name.
  • Sex.
  • Date of birth.
  • Birth country.
  • Passport number.
  • The date your passport was issued & its expiration date.
  • The place your passport was issued.
  • Your port of entry in Nigeria.
  • Your originating flight boarding place and country
  • Your flight reference/booking code.
  • Your office or home address.
  • Your contact primary and email address
  • The name of the host company and their contact address in Nigeria 

You will also be expected to submit the soft copy of the following documents:

  • Invitation letter from host company in Nigeria
  • Introduction Letter written by you
  • Airline return ticket
  • Bio data page of your international passport
  • Photo passport.
  • CAC certification from host company in Nigeria

 

Step 6

After filling out and submitting your VOA application, you will have to make payment before it can be processed by the NIS.

 

How much does the Nigerian visa on arrival cost?

The fee for the Nigeria visa varies by country. That is to say, the visa fees you will pay as an American citizen will not be the same as the fees you will pay as a British or Indian citizen.

The Nigeria Immigration Service has also added $90 for biometrics and $20 for transaction fees while using the online portal.

The Nigeria visa on arrival cost for Americans are $160, British citizens pay $143, while Indians pay $253. 

 

How to make Payment Online

The NIS has made it clear that cash payments are not accepted to process your visa at the airport. You must do everything online, including paying for your visa fees.

You don’t have to worry about your credit card information because the Nigerian immigration service website has been updated with a nice user interface and a strong security system.

To make payment for visa fees, you must be logged into your dashboard to be able to do so.

See the images below:

  • Click on “Unpaid Applications”
  • Tick the box of the case file you want to pay for, then click on “Pay $160” or as the case may be.
  • You will be redirected to the innovative1services website to pay your visa fees and transaction fees charges there. You can carry out this transaction by using a MasterCard.

  • Click on “Proceed Payment”.
  • Fill your personal, billing and card information and make payment.
  • After a successful payment transaction, you will receive a confirmation email.

 

Important Things to Note

Applicants need to be aware of the following:

 

  • Having successfully paid your visa fees online does not guarantee that you will be granted visa. It is solely the prerogative of the immigration department to decide whether or not to grant you visa. You must therefore wait till you have the approval letter for the visa on arrival before your trip to Nigeria.
  • Cash payments are strongly discouraged when applying for a Nigerian visa on arrival. Unless you are transferring your money to your representative in Nigeria, who will in turn pay the fees on your behalf.
  • You will receive a receipt and acknowledgement slip after making your payment. Make sure that both of the documents are printed out. You are required to make copies of this document in order to use it as reference when you arrive at the port of entry in Nigeria.

 

How long does it take to get the Nigeria Visa?

NIS will make a decision on your visa application within 48 hours. If they have chosen to grant your request for a visa upon arrival, a letter of approval for the visa will be attached as a PDF file and delivered to the email address you provided in your application. If your application was denied, they will also let you know via email.

 

How to check your application status

Here’s how to find out where you stand with your application for a visa upon arrival:

Go to the Nigeria VOA status page

  • On Application: Select “Visa on Arrival Program”
  • Input your application ID in the space provided
  • Input your reference number in the space provided
  • Click on “Search Record”

When the page opens, you will be able to see exactly where the Nigeria Immigration Service is with regards to processing your application.

The “Print Acknowledgement Slip” and “Print Receipt” buttons can be found below, allowing you to easily print out confirmations of your payments.

 

Nigeria Visa on Arrival Approval Letter

The approval letter is a landing document that confirms that you have applied for and received permission to fly to Nigeria and that a visa will be granted to you at the airport of your arrival. Below is a sample copy of the landing / approval document.

voa landing document

Traveling to Nigeria

You should come to Nigeria with the following documents;

  • Your international passport.
  • Visa on arrival approval letter from NIS.
  • Visa fee payment receipt from NIS.
  • Acknowledgement slip from NIS.
  • Hotel reservation (optional)

 

You must head to the NIS’s visa on arrival desk at the airport as soon as you land in Nigeria. Your biometrics would be taken there, and your passport would be stamped with a visa.

Remember that this visa gives you 30 days to handle your travel needs in Nigeria.

You can get a visa extension if you intend to stay for more than 30 days.

 

You need help?

We, at travelvisa.ng can help you in the following ways:

  • Answer any questions that you have on the Nigeria visa on arrival process.
  • Check if you are eligible to apply.
  • Provide you with the required documents to apply.
  • Fill out the online Nigeria visa application form
  • Make payment for visa fees on your behalf.
  • Airport pick up in Nigeria
  • Logistics around Nigeria.

 

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We have a group of professionals with experience in immigration and visa services who can assist you in easily obtaining your visa for Nigeria upon arrival. We’d be happy to assist.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Travel to Nigeria Without a Visa?

With the exception for people whose countries are part of the ECOWAS, all international travellers need a Nigerian visa to enter the country.

 

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