How to Get a Nigerian Visa on Arrival (VoA) in the United States

Is the Nigerian consulate/embassy too far from your resident state? Can’t get a visa appointment with the embassy? Are you short on time and want a quicker (or perhaps cheaper) way to get a visa to Nigeria from the United States? Then getting a Nigerian visa on arrival might be best for you.

If you want to visit Nigeria from the United States of America but can’t find it easy to obtain a visa over there in the States, no problems. You can get a visa on arrival at the port of entry in Nigeria.

You only need to apply and obtain a pre-approval letter (letter of visa approval) from the Nigeria Immigration Service. The best thing is this process takes only 1-2 business days. So, it is the fastest possible way to obtain a visa to Nigeria from the United States.

But…wait! Do not travel to Nigeria without the Visa on Arrival Approval Letter. You’ll be returned from the airport by the Nigerian Immigration. 

To get a Nigeria visa on arrival, you must apply and get the approval letter before traveling. This document (VoA Approval Letter) is what qualifies you to travel and get your visa upon arrival at the port of entry in Nigeria.

Here is a sample visa on arrival approval for one of our US clients:

The good thing is you can instantly verify this visa online to be sure of the approval status and authenticity.

Nigeria Visa on Arrival Application and Approval for US Citizens

Before you start your Nigeria Visa on Arrival (VoA) application, first be sure to have the following documents:

• A valid international passport/US travel document
• A recent passport photo
• A round trip flight itinerary (not necessarily a confirmed ticket)

That’s all we require from you. Once you have those documents, we will provide the letter of invitation, CAC certificate of host company and letter of introduction, as required by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

Here’s how US passport holders can easily get a Nigeria visa on arrival:

1. Place your order for Nigeria Visa on Arrival Processing ($97 USD) here.
2. After placing your order, send your details (flight itinerary, passport data page, and recent passport photo) to us via email to: hello@destinali.com.
3. We will prepare all required documents (letter of introduction, letter of invitation to Nigeria, CAC certificate of host, flight itinerary, passport copy, etc.), and submit your visa application to the Nigeria Immigration Service.
4. You receive a link to the Immigration portal to confirm your details and pay the official immigration fee ($160).
5. Receive your Visa on Arrival (VoA) Approval Letter via email within two business days. That’s all! You’re now qualified to arrive in Nigeria anytime within 14 days from the date of approval.

Once you arrive the port of entry (airport in Nigeria), you’ll undergo a biometric enrolment. Then a visa will be issued to you right there at the airport in the VoA longue.

Most visitors prefer the visa on arrival option because it saves them the time, stress and all the hassles with the embassy. It could also be cost effective for many.

On arrival at the airport in Nigeria, there are no other payments to be made. So essentially, all it will cost you is a total of $257, that is $97 for our processing fee and $160 for the official/immigration fee.

The visa is valid for one month. However, you can extend it for an initial period of four weeks (one month) if you decide to stay beyond one month. Altogether, the Nigeria visa on arrival can be extended for a maximum period of 6 months.

While the Nigeria visa on arrival is also available to citizens of other nationalities, the majority of our clients (about 90%) are US citizens. So we have ample experience dealing with United State nationals.

This service is backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee.

On arrival at the airport in Nigeria, there are no other payments to be made. So essentially, all it will cost you is a total of $257, that is $97 for our processing fee and $160 for the official/immigration fee.

The visa is valid for one month. However, you can extend it for an initial period of four weeks (one month) if you decide to stay beyond one month. Altogether, the Nigeria visa on arrival can be extended for a maximum period of 6 months.

While the Nigeria visa on arrival is also available to citizens of other nationalities, the majority of our clients (about 90%) are US citizens. So, we have ample experience dealing with United State nationals.

This service is backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee.