Business Travel Requirements for an Nigeria Visa for UK Citizens

1. Visa Eligibility

   A business visa is required by all those who intend to visit Nigeria to attend conferences, for business discussions, business meetings, business-related issues, meetings with government officials, academic, educational or institutional activities, parastatal activities, or to meet with NGOs.

2. Application Procedure

   Applicants should apply for the visa no more than 45 days prior to travel

3. Fees Summary

   Listed below is a breakdown of all potential fees charged by the Nigeria Embassy which will be detailed on your final invoice:

   
   

   Nigeria Consular Admin fee: From £20.00 to £100.00 (payment will be submitted by the applicant at the Visa Application Centre)

   Nigeria Visa Application Centre fee: From £41.67 + VAT to £91.67 + VAT (payment will be submitted on your behalf)

   Nigeria Online Consular fee: From $0 to $2360, plus $20 online transaction fee (payment will be submitted on your behalf if you use our Document Preparation Service)

   
   A definitive list of visa fees can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the following URL link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/pages/visaguidelines

4. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have two blank facing visa pages
   • Be valid for at least six months beyond the exit date

5. Photograph

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.co.uk/photo-service to upload your photo.

   
   Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

6. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's UK employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://cibtvisas.co.uk/bcl-order to get started.

   Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided at http://cibtvisas.co.uk/forms?formname=Nigeria%20Business%20Introduction%20Letter%20Sample.pdf using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request. 

   Note that most consulates require the Business Cover Letter to be dated within one month of application submission.

   In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Introduction Letter must:
   • Specify the exact nature of the business activities during your stay
   • Specify the agenda and all attending parties if the activities include business meetings
   • Specify that the Company takes full financial responsibility for the applicant

    

7. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
   • Be addressed to the High Commission
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify that the Company takes full immigration responsibility for the applicant
   • Specify the exact nature of all business activities during your stay
   • Specify the agenda and all attending parties if the activities include business meetings
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Be signed by the inviting party (the signature must be the same as in their passport)
   • Include the Inviting party's passport and visa if applicable

8. Proof of Travel Arrangements

   Details of travel arrangements. These must be provided as:

   • A copy of the hotel reservation   
   • A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

9. Visa Application Form

   The Nigeria High Commission has instituted a web-based visa appointment system and visa application form. The visa appointment and application form must be completed online and then printed in colour.

   CIBTvisas can assist the traveller in completing the online application form and/or payment as a Premium Service for an additional fee. In order to facilitate this, please complete the CIBTvisas Nigeria Document Preparation Service request which can be found within the CIBTvisas Application Pack. All questions must be answered including supplying a valid phone number for the applicant as they are mandatory fields on the Nigerian High Commission website.

   
   Online application document preparation service requests must be received at CIBTvisas before 12.00 hours the day prior to lodging. Once CIBTvisas have completed your online application we will email it to you for your signature. A copy of your signature is accepted which may be scanned and emailed back to us.

   
   Alternatively, the visa application form can be completed by the applicant. When completing the online application form, the visa fee must be paid for at the time using a credit or debit card which is compatible with the "Verified by Visa" process. The Consulate will not accept visa applications and documentation where the online form has not been completed and the online payment has not been made.

   To do this, please use the URL link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and follow the instructions.

   Please ensure that once the form has been completed, you print out the following components from the online portal and include them with the rest of your application pack:

   • The Visa Payment Receipt
   • The fully completed Visa Application Form

    

10. CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

    Provide the CIBTvisas Order Form included in this kit.

11. Multiple Entry Applicants

    Applicants requesting a  one year multiple entry visa must:

    • Have held at least one previous and used multiple entry Nigerian visa issued by the High Commission in London

    or

    • Have held at least two previous and used single entry Nigerian visas issued by the High Commission in London 

    
    Multiple Entry Applicants must supply a current or expired passport that was used for previous travel to Nigeria. Only previous visas that have been used will be considered. Please note that should applicants applying for a multiple visa not satisfy the above conditions, the Nigeria High Commission may issue a single entry visa but at the cost of a multiple. The High Commission's decision will be final and cannot be contested by CIBTvisas

12. Repeat Visitors

    Repeat visitors must supply any current or expired passport that was used for previous travel to Nigeria

13. Visa Conditions

    When applying for a Nigerian visa, it is extremely important that the information supplied in all supporting documentation is consistent with that submitted on the online application. Failure to do this will result in the application being rejected. In these instances, the online application process will need to be completed again with all previous payments being non-refundable.

    
    Business Visas are only issued for eligible activities and at the discretion of the Nigeria High Commission. This information should be consistent within the:

    • Online Application where it asks for the purpose of your trip
    • Business Introduction Letter
    • Invitation Letter

    
    The High Commission have the discretion to decline a business visa and request the applicant apply for a Temporary Work Permit. Applicants who are declined a business visa will not be entitled to a refund and will be subsequently obliged to pay a new fee for the Temporary Work Permit.  Where a decision cannot be reached, the applicant will be requested to attend a mandatory interview at the High Commission in London to discuss their application

    OR

    They must instead submit documentation for a Temporary Work Permit

14. Advised Traveller Service (Highly Recommended)

    Stay informed and safe by having CIBTvisas subscribe you to the Government Foreign Travel Advice Email Alerts. Registration enables you to receive the most up-to-date travel advice regarding safety, security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health. CIBTvisas will register the email address provided in the order. To enroll in this optional service, add this option to your order within the order flow

15. Conference Participant

    Applicants attending a conference must include a conference agenda. This agenda must:

    •  Be provided by the conference organisers
    •  Include the conference schedule
    •  Include the contents of the conference

16. Self Employed Applicants

    Self-employed applicants must additionally provide the following documentation:

    • An original statement stating the purpose of the travel to Nigeria. This must be typewritten, addressed to the Nigerian High Commission, 9 Nortumberland Avenue, Westminster, London, WC2N 5BX
    • The applicant's most recent bank statement showing the applicant's name, address and a minimum balance of £500 in credit at the time of submission of the visa application.

17. Certificate of Incorporation

    A Certificate of Incorporation or the Business License from inviting company in Nigeria.

18. Passport copy of Inviting Company Signee

    A clear copy of the passport of the person signing the invitation letter in Nigeria, if the signee is a Nigerian national or a copy of the residence permit of the person signing the invitation letter in Nigeria if the signee is not a Nigerian natonal.