How to Get Nigeria Tourist Visit Visa from London
Tourism in Nigeria mostly revolves around cultural events as the country has a large number of racial groups. However, there are other fine attractions as well, which includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls, and other natural sightseeing. Unfortunately Nigeria’s tourism industry is not prospering due to the poor conditions in the country such as a shortage of electricity, bad roads and quality of water. This doesn’t mean that tourists have stopped coming to this amazing state that still offers them a lot to experience. The index of tourists also has many travellers from the UK as the two countries share healthy relations. Along with Londoners, nationals of other countries living in UK capital can also apply for the tourist visa through Nigerian High Commission in British capital by following simple procedure of step by step guide given below.
Instructions
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Requirements
Residents or non nationals of UK should provide proof of their legal stay in the country. Such people are advised to acquire their visas from their country of nationality, where Nigeria has an Embassy or Mission.
a) Provide any acceptable travel document or passport with at least six months validity at the time of travel.
b) Provide a printed copy of online visa application form.
c) One passport size picture should be attached to the visa form.
d) Provide a photocopy of payment confirmation.
e) Provide an invitation from Nigeria that should be addressed to Visa Section of Nigerian High Commission in London, accepting full immigration or proof of sustaining self while in Nigeria.
f) Provide proof of sufficient funds for the trip.
g) In case of staying with a friend or relative provide copy of his or her passport.
h) Deposit appropriate visa fee.
i) If travelling by land by their own vehicle then, applicant should also affix photocopy of their vehicle details to their visa form.
j) Also provide the proof of Entry Visa or Entry Permit to the country through which applicant is passing by in case of transit before entering into Nigeria should be endorsed in the passport.
k) High Commission of Nigeria may call an applicant for interview before issuing him a visa.
l) In case an expatriate worker is inviting the applicant then, you should also attach copy of the Residence Permit of the inviter.
m) Multiple visas are issued at the discretion of the Visa Officer.
n) See visa guideline for further information.
Note: Applications that do not fulfil all the requirements will not be accepted.
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Visa Application Form
Download visa application form of Nigeria. Application can also be filled and submitted online now. Or contact Nigeria High Commission in London to acquire the visa application by other means.
Visit: Nigeria High Commission
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Visa Fee
Tourist visa fee of Nigeria is N 9700 for 6 months stay (single entry) and in case of British postal don’t forget to include £20 processing fees that should be made payable to the Nigerian High Commission in London. For details visit Nigeria Immigration service website.
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Mode of Payment
Online payment can be made by using a VISA, MASTER or AMEX card. Further details regarding payment for visa application of Nigeria can be learnt from its High Commission in London (see the address above).
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Submission
Visa applications of Nigeria can be submitted by post. To know details regarding submission of visa applicant form visit or contact Nigeria High Commission in London (see the address above).
Immigration and Consular Section for the submission of all applications is open from 9.30am - 1.00pm.
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Check Status of Visa Application
Applicants of Nigerian tourist visa have the facility to check the status of their request, by filling in the required details here.
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Collect Visa
In case application is submitted by registered mail, the applicant will receive his or her visa by the same service. Other applicants should contact Nigeria High Commission in London (see the address above) to determine from where they collect their visa. Collection timings of visas are 3.30pm - 4.30pm, while passports can be obtained during 10.00am - 1.00pm.
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Check List
a) Check all step 1 documents once again.
b) Verify your passport once again to make sure that it is valid for minimum six months.
c) Leave a copy of journey plan and contact info of hotel in Nigeria.
d) Ask from your insurance company what do they cover. Do they also cover health and baggage?
e) Check departure timing of flight before going to the airport.
f) Verify before travelling that credit/debit cards, cheques are widely accepted widely in Nigeria or not. -
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Things allowed for tourists to take along with them
Find out how many suit cases a tourist can carry with him, plus know how much a baggage should weight from the authorities at the Nigeria High Commission in London and ask them about the things that are not allowed in Nigeria for tourists.
Don’t forget to ask authorities at the High Commission what else you can carry on the flight.
