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Visa

TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC:
For al enquiries on Consular Matters (visa and others immigration issues), please call 06-30692604 on Mondays to Fridays from 12.30pm to 4pm.

The Embassy wishes to inform the general public that with effect from 1st July, 2007, payment and processing of Visa and Passport applications must be made online through the E-Immigration Platform (www.immigration.gov.ng).

 

 


Visas

The Visa Section of the Embassy handles Visa Applications and is open to the Public on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between  9:30am and 12:00pm for Visa applications and between 2.30pm and 3.00pm for collections except on Public Holidays. All visitors are required to have a visa to Nigeria except for citizens of countries belonging to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

It is noteworthy that, visa applications submitted on Mondays and Tuesdays will be collected on Thursdays and those submitted on Thursdays will be collected on Mondays. Visa Forms that are not fully Completed, Signed and Dated, or with Incomplete Requirements and Supporting Documents will not be Accepted

Cash Payments are not accepted but payment to the Bank should only be made after approval by the visa department after the interview. Only applications attached with Evidence of Payment (Bank Receipt) will receive immediate attention. There are no refunds!! Those who paid through Inter-Bank or Telephone Transactions etc., should send/fax evidence of such transactions to the Embassy THREE WORKING DAYS before they come for the service paid for.


General Requirements

  • Evidence of Sufficient Fund for the duration of the visit or proof of other satisfactory arrangements for your support while in Nigeria.
  • Applicants may be requested to come for an Interview as and when necessary
  • Applicants must take along their Current Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Card)
  • Completion of Visa Application form
  • SEA MEN must submit a copy of the relevant pages of their seaman’s book.

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TYPES OF VISAS

I. Visitor, Tourist And Transit Visas

  • Valid Passport (At least 6 months to Expiration).
  • One recent Coloured Passport Photograph.
  • A copy of round-trip ticket/ flight itenary (Applies to all applicants)
  • Letter of Invitation accpeting immigration responsibility, evidence of financial support while in Nigeria from individual Nigerians or Nigerian Organization residing in The Netherlands and photocopy(ies) of passport should be included with a copy of his/her residence permit.
  • Yellow Fever Inoculation Card.
  • Applicants for transit visas must submit copies of their onward tickets and visas to their final destinations.
  • Children must submit copies of their birth certificates showing names of their both parents
  • Children of Nigerian parents must submit copies of their first 5 pages or information page of one of their parents' passport.
  • Tourist must submit copies of their certified hotel reservation statements.
  • Applicants must provide copies of contract of employment, or recent salary pay slip or recent bank statements.
  • Resident aliens inviting friends must submit copies of their resident permit and the first three pages of their passports.
  • Aliens married to Nigerians or invited by Nigerians must submit copies of their hosts' spouses passports and letter acceptiing responsibility.
  • FEE:E Urgent fee=€60, Admin Fee=€40(Single), €45(Multiple)

II. Business, Education And Religious Visas

  • Valid passport  (At least 6 months to expiration)
  • One recent Colored Passport-sized Photograph
  • A copy of round-trip ticket
  • If going for business, letter of invitation from the company or business organization stating the reason must be submitted and also a guarantee letter from the applicants' Organization/Company.
  • If going for religious purpose, approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja, Nigeria must be submitted.
  • If going for Educational visit, a letter of invitation from the host University or School stating its purpose must be submitted.
  • If a student, you must submit a copy of your identification card, with an accompanying letter from your institution.
  • Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever Card)
  • FEE:Urgent=€80 (multi), €70(single),
  • Admin €90(Mult),€80(Single)

III. Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

  • A Valid passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
  • One recent Colored Passport Photograph
  • Approval from Nigeria for Temporary Work Permit (TWP) (Original Copy)
  • An invitation letter from company or business partner in Nigeria stating reason for the trip.
  • Letter of sponsorship from their employer – Dutch Company
  • Vaccination Certificate (Yellow Fever Card)
  • FEE:,Urgent=€70,Admin=€90

IV. Subject To Regularization (STR)

  • A Valid passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
  • Completed application forms in Quadruplicate for all applicants
  • Four recent full-face Colored Photographs for all applicants
  • Four certified copies of expatriate quota approval from Nigeria or approval from Nigeria for STR.
  • Four certified and legalized copies of all credentials and certificates.
  • Four copies of Letter of Employment
  • Four copies of letter of Acceptance
  • Four copies of marriage certificate (Original copy must be shown)
  • Four copies of birth certificate (Original copy must be shown) if accompanied by a child.
  • € 650 for legalization of certificate  and Documents ,Urgent=€80,Admin=€120.,
  • STR ACCOMPANY:,Admin fee=€70
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