Visa Application Transit Visa

Transit Visas are issued to applicants, who plan to travel to Nigeria en route to another country.

Duly filled visa application form (via portal.immigration.gov.ng);
Visa payment slip & visa acknowledgement slip (available after online payment);
Original letter of invitation from the Host company in Nigeria, accepting full immigration and financial responsibilities as well as stating the purpose of visit and duration of stay;
Photocopy of passport data page of the signatory to the invitation letter (must be a Nigerian citizen);
Photocopy of certificate of incorporation of the inviting Nigerian company;
Two (2) colored 3.5cm x 4.5cm sized photographs;
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (original and copy);
Photocopy of passport data page of applicant;
Evidence of entry document to onward destination;
Explanatory document in the absence of evidence of entry document to onward destination;
Crew list where applicable;
Photocopy of Seaman’s Book and Seafarer Identity Card where applicable;
Statement of bank account;
Air ticket reservation;
Foreigners in Russian Federation must provide proof of legal residency with not less than six (6) months validity;
DURATION: 3 months. Stay Permit – 7 days.