Business Visa

Business Visa is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to visit Nigeria and other countries which Nigeria has entered into Visa Abolition Agreements.

Eligibility

Foreign travellers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of:

  • Meetings
  • Conferences
  • Seminars
  • Contract negotiation
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Purchase and distribution of Nigerian goods
  • Trade fairs
  • Job interviews
  • Training of Nigerians
  • Emergency/Relief Work
  • Crew members
  • Staff of NGOs
  • Staff of INGOs
  • Researchers
  • Musical concerts

Requirements

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement (non-Rwandan passport holders must have a Rwandan resident permit)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt (non-refundable visa fee is dependent on applicant’s nationality)
  • Two (2) recent passport size photographs (45mm x 35 mm)
  • Photocopies of passport bio-data page and passport page containing Residence Permit (for non-Rwandans)
  • Return ticket reservation
  • Travel insurance
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for duration of visit (Stamped and Signed Bank Statement for the last 3 months)
  • Letter of invitation from the Nigerian company, accepting full immigration responsibility, specifying reason for travel to Nigeria, exact dates of visit, as well as certificate of incorporation of the company.
  • Evidence of Hotel Reservation and Host address in Nigeria
  • Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination card/certificate
  • Photocopies of Trading License/Business Registration with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Tax Clearance

*Kindly note that the Visa Officer may request for additional information, where necessary.

 

Visa fees for Rwandan citizens: $4 US Dollars

 

PAYMENTS DETAILS:

VISA FEE IS PAYABLE AT ANY ACCESS BANK BRANCH TO:

ACCOUNT NAME: NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, KIGALI

ACCOUNT NO.: 1002190202045601

 

NOTE: ANY PAYMENT MADE VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS SHOULD INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BANK CHARGE OF TEN DOLLARS (US$10)

VISA PROCESSING FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

Note: For further inquiries, the High Commission can be reached through the following phone numbers: +250 252 619 282; +250 252 567 002; from Monday to Thursday (9am – 4pm) and Friday (9am – 3pm)