How to Write a Letter of Application (Self-Introduction) for Nigerian Visa on Arrival

One question we get frequently asked is how do you write a letter of application (applicant self-introduction) for a Nigerian visa upon arrival?

Among other requirements, a letter of application (self-introduction) by the visitor is one of the prerequisites for getting an approval for a Nigerian Visa on Arrival (VoA).

Well, for most of our clients that we help with processing their visa on arrival (VoA), we do prepare this letter on their behalf, so they don’t have to worry about anything.

But for others who may want to process the visa on arrival (VoA) by themselves, how do you write a letter of application (self-introduction) for Nigerian visa on arrival?

Sample Letter of Application (Applicant Self Introduction) for Nigerian Visa on Arrival

Here is a sample letter of application (self-introduction by applicant) for Nigerian visa on arrival:

George Peter Navas

2002 Churchill Way, Garland, Texas,

United States.

August 20, 2019

The Comptroller General,

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),

Headquarters, Sauka Airport Road,

Abuja,

Nigeria.

Sir,

Letter of Introduction For Visa on Arrival (VoA) Application

I will like to kindly submit this letter of self-introduction for the purpose of issuance of Nigerian Visa on Arrival (VoA).

The following are information about myself related to this visa application:

Name: George Peter Navas

Nationality: AMERICAN

Passport Number: 50xxxxxxx

Purpose of Visit: BUSINESS

Arrival in Nigeria: 29 AUGUST, 2019

Departure from Nigeria: 07 SEPTEMBER, 2019

Address in Nigeria: 3, Ajayi Close, Ikotun Egbe, Lagos, Nigeria

Phone Number: +19xxxxxxxxx

Thanks for granting my request.

Yours sincerely,

George Peter Navas

Writing a Letter of Application for a Nigerian Visa on Arrival (VoA)

As with every formal letter, this letter of applicant’s self-introduction/application for Nigerian visa on arrival must begin with your address. The next thing after your address is the date.

The letter is addressed to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Airport Road, Sauka, Abuja, Nigeria.

You are also expected to state clearly the following details in the letter: full names (as they appear on passport), correct passport number, nationality, purpose of visit, phone number, address in Nigeria, date of arrival in Nigeria and date of departure from Nigeria.

Other Nigerian Visa on Arrival Requirements

Other Immigration requirements to successfully apply for a Nigerian visa on arrival (VoA) are:

• Letter of invitation from a host in Nigeria
• Flight itinerary with return ticket
• Valid passport data page of the applicant (passport must not expire in the next six months)
• CAC certificate of host company in Nigeria (mandatory for non-African passport holders)
• Recent passport photo