Visa Application Requirements for Tourist visa & STR Visa for Spouses of Nigerian citizens

Requirements for Tourist visa & STR Visa for Spouses of Nigerian citizens

Tourist Visas are issued to applicant who intends to visit Nigeria for tourism, social (short-term) visit of relatives and friends, religious, cultural and sporting events. Documents to provide:

  • Dully filled visa application form (via portal.immigration.gov.ng);
  • Visa payment slip & visa acknowledgement slip (available after online payment);
  • Original letter of invitation (the inviting person must state in the letter that he/she accepts all immigration and financial responsibilities);
  • Photocopy of passport data page of inviting person;
  • Two (2) colored 3.5cm x 4.5cm sized photographs;
  • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (original and copy);
  • Photocopy of passport data page of applicant;
  • Hotel and air ticket reservation;
  • Statement of bank account;
  • Proof of relationship to the inviting person where applicable (marriage certificate, birth certificate);
  • Foreigners in Russian Federation must provide proof of legal residency with not less than six (6) months validity.
  • NOTE: Documents to be submitted in triplicate copies for STR visa for spouses of a Nigerian citizen.
  • DURATION: 3 months. Stay Permit – maximum of 30 days