What Kind of Business Visa Do You Need?

Useful Passport Pages: The original passport must be valid for travel for at least six months beyond the departure date, have two blank visa pages, and be free of any stamps or markings (photocopy of the first, second, and last pages).

The Applicant is responsible for providing correct information on the visa application form and signing it before submitting it.

Two recent photographs (passport size)

Resume Objective: A letter written by the Applicant outlining their background, the reason for their travel, and who will be financially responsible for the trip. The letter should be handwritten and sent to “The Visa Officer,” the relevant visa office.

Original Letter of Invitation from Host Company in Nigeria (covering entire immigration and financial obligation, with the purpose of visit specified) (and duration of stay).

Those in business sponsoring themselves may not require an invitation letter, but they will still need to prove they have the means to support themselves.

A photocopy of the invitee’s picture identification card: The Invited Authorizing Signatory must provide identification while signing the invitation. If the signatory is a Nigerian, they must provide a copy of their passport; if they are a foreign person, they must also provide a copy of their Work/Residence Permit.

Registration Card for Business Guests: A copy of the Nigerian company’s incorporation certificate should be sent to the Embassy immediately to expedite the visa application process.

Everything else that has to do with the invitation

Forwarding Letter from Employer: A formal letter from the firm approving the trip and detailing its purpose. The letter should also incorporate the Applicant’s desire. The Nigerian High Commission Visa Officer in New Delhi should get your correspondence.

Pay stub from the prior six months.

Authentic personal or payroll bank statements from the last six months, including the bank’s name, phone number, and signature (e-statement is not acceptable)

Authentic or scanned copies of the sponsor’s (invitee’s/employer’s/anyone else’s) most recent six months’ bank statements must include the bank’s name, phone number, and signature.

Evidence of financial resources is a passport with a foreign exchange endorsement (minimum USD 500). (along with a duplicate of it).

Flight schedule for plane tickets: Flight confirmation on the trip back (along with a photocopy)

A hotel reservation is a confirmed, prearranged stay at a hotel or resort that fits the travel schedule.

Nigerian Immigration Service Supplemental Documents Acceptance of Visa Payment and Acknowledgement of Visa Payment Received

Original PCC attesting to the accuracy of the information contained therein (Police Clearance Certificate attested by the foreign ministry).

Proof of yellow fever vaccination card.

Need for a Business Visa

Travelers needing visas

Your passport must have at least six months left on its expiration date to travel internationally.Two Visa Application Forms, Completed and Signed. Here you may download a copy of the Visa Application Form.

Two current photographs, each the size required by passports.

Immigration sponsorship documentation from a Nigerian firm or host.

A copy of the biodata page from the inviter’s passport if they are a Nigerian citizen; a copy of the inviter’s passport, visa, and residence permit if they are not a Nigerian citizen.

Cover letter or company sending a letter from the Applicant.

Original checks, deposit slips, bank statements from the last six months, and a letter of credit from the past six months.

Book a room at a nearby hotel.

A confirmed ticket to a particular event.

Original PCC attesting to the accuracy of the information contained therein (Police Clearance Certificate attested by the foreign ministry).

Proof of yellow fever vaccination card.