Nigeria Visa for US Citizens: What You Need and How to Apply

Whether you are visiting for tourism, business or work, US citizens require a visa to enter Nigeria. And the process to obtain a Nigeria visa for US citizens is quite simple, irrespective of the type of visa you wish to obtain.

Before you start the application process for a Nigeria visa, let’s see what you will require.

Nigeria Visa Requirements for US Citizens

Here are the Nigeria visa requirements for US citizens (you must have these documents available before proceeding with your visa application):

1. Passport copy with at least six months validity left (passport must not expire in the next six months)
2. Two recent passport photographs (white background)
3. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the trip (bank statement)
4. Evidence of accommodation in Nigeria or hotel reservation confirmation
5. A letter of invitation to Nigeria

Once you have the above requirements, including a letter of invitation, you can submit your application on the Nigerian immigration portal. After completion of application, print out the completed form.

Then pay the applicable visa fees online on the immigration portal and print out the payment receipt.

Affix 2 passport sized photographs to completed Visa Form IMM22, along with the other requirements (letter of invitation, reservation confirmation, etc.) and submit to the Nigerian Embassy/Consulate/High Commission of your choice. You can find the Nigeria embassy listing in the United States here.

Nigeria Visa on Arrival for US Citizens

Alternatively, US citizens can get a Nigeria Visa on Arrival. This is the fastest and probably cheapest possible way to get a Nigeria visa for US citizens.

This is because the Nigeria visa on arrival process is completely online and does not require any visit to the consulate or visa appointments. And the entire process takes only 1-2 business days to obtain an approval.

Requirements for Nigeria Visa on Arrival

For us to process a Nigeria visa on arrival for you, here is what we will require:

1. Visitor’s passport copy (data page)
2. A recent passport photo
3. Round trip flight itinerary
4. Color of eye
5. Color of hair
6. Height
7. Marital status
8. Identification mark (if any)
9. Signature (as on your passport)
10. Phone number
11. Office or resident address (your office or home address)
12. Address in Nigeria (the address where you will be staying while in Nigeria)

That’s all we will need from you to process your Nigeria visa on arrival and obtain an approval for you within two (2) working days.

You don’t need to worry about other documents that are required, i.e. letter of invitation, CAC certificate, and letter of introduction. We will provide these, file your application accordingly and follow up on the approval.

Typically, your approval will be sent to you within one to two days after payment.

How to Get a Nigeria Visa on Arrival

Getting your Nigeria visa on arrival is simple, and here is how it works:

1. Place your order for Nigeria Visa on Arrival Processing ($97 USD)

2. Send required info to us via email: hello@destinali.com. Required documents are: Flight itinerary, passport data page, a recent passport photo. Other info include: color of eye, color of hair, height, marital status, identification mark (if any), phone number, office or resident address (your office of home address), and address in Nigeria (the address where you will be staying while in Nigeria).

3. We will expertly 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 will then receive a link to the Immigration portal to confirm your details and pay the actual visa fee. Official fee varies depending on nationality, e.g. it is $160 for US citizens.

5. Receive your Visa on Arrival (VoA) Approval Letter via email within two business days.

6. Verify the letter of approval received on the immigration portal using your application number and reference number to confirm its authenticity.

7. Make printouts of your documents.

8. Arrive at the airport in Nigeria, enroll for biometrics and get the actual visa at no other cost again.

Cost of Processing Nigeria Visa on Arrival for US Citizens

We charge a processing fee of $97 plus the official immigration fee of $160, making a total of $257.

Processing Duration for Nigeria visa on Arrival

It takes 24 to 48 hours (one to two business days) to process your Nigeria visa on arrival and obtain an approval for you.

How Long is Nigeria Visa on Arrival Valid For?

Nigeria visa on arrival is valid of 30 days (one month), though you can extend it while in Nigeria for a maximum period of 6 months.

How to Confirm the Status or Authenticity of Your Nigeria Visa on Arrival

To verify or confirm your Nigeria visa on Arrival, visit the Nigeria Immigration portal; choose Visa on Arrival Program under Application and enter your Application ID and Reference Number (as contained in the letter of approval received).