Traveling to Nigeria? Then start considering your Nigerian visa
If you are planning to stay in Nigeria, whether as a tourist or simply on a business trip from the UK, you will need to be aware of Nigerian visa standards. Since 07, visa applications must first be made online at the Nigerian Consulate. If you plan to experience some of the great places in this sub-Saharan nation, you need to get invited first. It’s unclear if the invites can be obtained through whatever travel business you’re using.
You cannot enter Nigeria unless you have already been vaccinated against yellow fever. He must have been vaccinated at least three months before traveling. A copy of your official document is also required to accompany your Nigerian visa application. As soon as you apply for your Nigerian visa, you must be in a position to prove that you have sufficient finances to support yourself for the period of your stay, submit proof of your itinerary and flights. If you intend to vacation in a hotel, you will need to provide details about this.
Nigerian business visas
There is certainly still a huge opportunity for UK corporate investment in Nigeria, although the credentials of anyone inviting you to Nigeria for a business trip need to be thoroughly checked. You will need to submit a duplicate of your invitation letter with your Nigeria business visa application explaining the reason for your visit. All visa application submissions must be accompanied by a valid passport, which has no less than 6 months remaining before its expiration date, along with a passport-sized photo.
Religious Tours
Religious strife continues to be a concern in areas of Nigeria and conflicts may break out between Christians and Muslims. Religious Christian travelers and tourists will need a charter through the Church of Nigeria. Foreign representatives of both Islam and Christianity must have an invitation from a religious organization as well as an agreement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Abuja, Nigeria, which must be submitted along with all other documents required for a Nigerian visa application.
Academic travelers and tourists
In the event that you intend to travel to Nigeria for educational reasons as a foreign university professor or university dean, you will need to have a letter of invitation from the host college or university in Nigeria. The letter from the host establishment must define the reason for your visit and must be attached along with all additional documentation essential for Nigerian visas. If you are a student wishing to visit Nigeria during an exchange trip, you will need to submit a duplicate of your student ID cards as well as a letter of invitation from the host university or college. You will need to submit the invitation letter in addition to all other essential details required to obtain a Nigerian visa.
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