Are you an Indian and you want visit Nigeria, the Giant of Africa- one of the world’s emerging economies. Perhaps you want to see the highly proclaimed nation in Africa, to view its beautiful scenery, or you just secured a job in the country. You have just the right information for the processing and getting your visa right on this page. Read on and see all the Nigerian visa requirements for Indian citizens.

All applications and payments are to be made through the Nigeria Immigration website at, you can check it out HERE

Fill your form online, submit and print out.

Proceed to pay; choose payment with money order option and make sure you have the actual fees in money order, as you will be required to input details of the money order in the system.

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Nigerian Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens and Other Information

Nigerian Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Let us differentiate the requirements based on the various types of visa.

Types of Nigerian Visa for Indian Citizens

  1. Tourist visa: this is for those who want to visit loved ones or catch a beautiful glimpse of tourist areas in Nigeria.
  2. Business visa: this visa is for those who want to participate in business activity for a short period.
  3. Temporary Work Permit (TWP): this is visa for foreigners who wants to work in Nigeria and needs the government freedom to do so.

Tourist / Visitor Visa

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Completed visa application form
  • Two recent passport size photographs
  • A Letter of Invitation from a company/host in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility
  • Hotel reservations or bookings
  • Visitors/Tourists are required to show evidence of sufficient funds
  • Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgement Receipt

Business Visa

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • Completed visa application form
  • Two recent passport size photographs
  • A Letter of Invitation from a company/host in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility
  • Visitors/Tourists are required to show evidence of sufficient funds
  • Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgement Receipt
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for sustenance through the period of stay.

Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

  • Passport with at least 6 months validity
  • Printed copy of completed application form for visitors pass
  • Two recent passport size photographs
  • Copy of the Letter of Approval from Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service
  • Letter of introduction from Host organization in Nigeria
  • Cover letter from the company sending employee
  • Holders of non U.S passport must provide proof of legal residency (photocopy of green card)
  • Copy of airline ticket or flight itinerary (WHERE APPLICABLE)
  • Formal application from Host Company in Nigeria, attaching a copy of the work order indication the exact job to be performed by the expert.
  • Copy of certificate of incorporation of Host Company in Nigeria.
  • Processing fee of $100.00per applicant (must be in the form of a money order payable to Embassy of Nigeria, Washington, DC).
  • If an expedited service is required, the processing fee is $165.00(must be in the form of money order or cashier’s check, payable to Embassy of Nigeria,

Subject to Regularization (STR)

  • Passport with at least 6 months validity
  • Completed visa form in quadruplicate with four recent passport photographs
  • Four copies of letter of Expatriate Quota Approval from Ministry of Interior
  • Four copies of credentials, certificates and curriculum vitae, all vetted by a relevant official of Nigerian High Commission/Embassy (English Certified translated copy where applicable)
  • Four copies of offer Letter of Employment
  • Four copies of Letter of Acceptance of employment, signed by expatriate
  • Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt and Visa Acknowledgement Receipt

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This is the summary of the information about the Nigerian visa requirements for Indian citizens. This will be beneficial for many Indians who want to relocate to this great country located in West Africa.