Business Visa

Eligibility
Business Visa is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to visit Nigeria and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition agreements.

Class of Persons Eligible to Business Visa
Foreign Travelers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of Meeting, Conference, Seminar, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Sales, Purchase distribution of Nigerian Goods, Trade Fairs, Job interviews, Training of Nigerians, Emergency/Relief work, Crew members, Staff of NGOs, Staff of INGOs, Researchers, Musical concerts.

Requirements
Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.
Two (2) recent passport sized (35/40mm) photograph.
Return ticket.
Evidence of sufficient funds
Evidence of Hotel Reservation/host address in Nigeria.

Validity: Validity of stay is 90 days (not extendable)

Caution: Note that this Visa is not valid for employment.

Fees: See table of fees https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/

Timeline: 2 – 3 working days from receipt of application.

Procedures
Step 1: Apply online. Complete the online visa application on https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and print completed form.
Step 2: Pay online https://portal.immigration.gov.ng and print payment receipt.
Step 3: Affix 2 passport sized (35/40mm) passport photographs with white background.
Step 4: Proceed with the completed form to OIS Services Suite 204, 918 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 (Tel: +1 678 514 3263) for submission with attached requirements and biometrics.

Note: Applicant may be invited for interview if necessary.