Visa Application Guidelines

Entry Visa/Freezone Guidelines:

  1. Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal
  2. Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process:
    • Entry Visa/Freezone Application Form
  3. Fill the Application form; check the ' I ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS FORM ' check box.
  4. Click on 'Submit Application' button to view ‘Applicant details page’
  5. Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
  6. Click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Dollars” option then Click on ‘Continue’ button

    7. For SW Global LLC Payment

    1. After clicking the payment mode you'll be presented with an Application Cart where you can add a number of applications before making the final payment.
    2. You can add new applications by selecting 'Add New Application' button or add an existing application by clicking 'Add Existing Application' into the cart.
    3. If you are adding existing application to the current cart, it will be removed from the cart it was attached to and will be added to the current application cart.
    4. If you are adding existing application to the current cart, it will be removed from the cart it was attached to and will be added to the current application cart.
    5. Once you are done with adding all the application to the cart. Please proceed to payment by clicking 'Continue for payment' button and then select 'Start Payments'
    6. Portal will ask you to review your cart before proceeding to make payment.
    7. You can edit your cart by selecting Edit Cart at the bottom of the cart details table or you can continue with the payment by selecting SW Global LLC checkout button.
    9. Click on ‘SW Global LLC’ button to display Order details
    10. You will be prompted to select Log In to SW Global LLC using: “Google-OpenId”, “Yahoo-OpenId” and “SW Global LLC-OpenId” Account
    11. If you intend to login by “Google-OpenId” Account click “Google” button,
      1. Create a Google Account to Continue or Sign in with a Valid ‘Email Id & Password’
      2. Privacy page will be shown up, which will ask you to allow SW Global LLC to access your account information
      3. Click on Allow button
      4. You will be redirected to SW Global LLC
      5. Provide Contact Address and Mobile number and Click on ‘Submit’ button
      6. For making payment please provide Billing Information(Exact as mentioned to Card statement) and Card Information and Click on ‘Make Payment’ button
      7. Displays message “Thanks < Your Names >, you’re done! Your order has been sent.”
    12. If you intend to login by “Yahoo-OpenId” Account click “Yahoo” button,
      1. Create a Yahoo Account to Continue or Sign in with a Valid ‘Email Id & Password’
      2. Privacy page will be shown up, which will ask you to allow SW Global LLC to access your account information
      3. Click on Agree button
      4. You will be redirected to SW Global LLC
      5. Provide Contact Address and Mobile number and Click on ‘Submit’ button
      6. For making payment please provide Billing Information(Exact as mentioned to Card statement) and Card Information and Click on ‘Make Payment’ button
      7. Displays message “Thanks < Your Names >, you’re done! Your order has been sent.”
    13. If you intend to login by “SW Global LLC openID” Account click “SW Global LLC openID” button,
      1. Create a SW Global LLC-OpenId Account to Continue or Sign in with a Valid ‘Username & Password’
        2. Steps to create new SW Global LLC-OpenId account
         
        • Click on ‘Register Now’
        • Provide Details and Click on ‘Submit’ button
        • Confirmation mail has been sent to your Email id
        • To activate your Account Click on activation link provided in your Email id
        • You will be prompted back to SW Global LLC
        • Click on “I AGREE” Button
        • To continue with the payment, Please go to the window on which you have clicked on ‘Register Now’ link
        • Please Enter your Username & password and Click on ‘Login’ button
      2. Provide Contact Address and Mobile number and Click on ‘Submit’ button
      3. For making payment please provide Billing Information(Exact as mentioned to Card statement) and Card Information and Click on ‘Make Payment’ button
      4. Displays message “Thanks < Your Names >, you’re done! Your order has been sent.”
  7. Please take your visa payment receipts, passport and other documents to the Nigerian Embassy in your Country of abode on your slated interview date for your Visa.
  8. Please note that you can reschedule your interview date to the next available date by sending your Application id, Reference no and the proposed date to our support mail address (nis-support@socketworksng.com)

Tourist / Visitor Visa:

  1. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  2. Duly completed visa application form
  3. Two recent passport photographs
  4. A Letter of invitation from a company/host in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility.
  5. Visitors/tourists are required to show evidence of sufficient funds
  6. Evidence of online payment for visa fee

Business Visa:

While a -f above apply, self sponsored business men may not require letter of invitation but will be required to show evidence of sufficient funds

Temporary Work Permit Visa (TWP):

  1. Passport with at least 6months validity
  2. Printed copy of completed application form for visitors pass
  3. 2 recent passport photographs
  4. A cabled copy of Comptroller General of Immigration Service's approval

Subject to Regularization (STR) /Employment Visa:

  1. Passport with at least 6 months validity
  2. Completed visa form in quadruplicate with four recent passport photographs
  3. Four copies of letter of Expatriate Quota Approval from Ministry of Interior
  4. Four copies of credentials, certificates and curriculum vitae, all vetted by a relevant official of Nigerian High Commission / Embassy (English Certified translated copy where applicable)
  5. Four copies of letter of offer of employment
  6. Four copies of letter of acceptance of offer by expatriate
  7. Receipt of on-line payment receipt of Visa fee

 


Re-entry Visa Guidelines:

  1. Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal
  2. Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process:
    • Re-entry Visa Application Form
  3. Click on 'Submit Application' button to view ‘Applicant details page’
  4. Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
  5. Click to select Payment Currency “Pay in Naira” option then select PayType (payment method): “Bank” , “eWallet” or “Credit/Debit card”.
    1. If you intend to pay at a bank, selected “Bank” and click continue,
      1. View the list of participating banks and then click on ‘Continue’.
      2. The “Print Acknowledgment” button will help you print “Payment Acknowledgment Slip” with Transaction ID, Application ID & Reference Number.
      3. With the copy of your Payment acknowledgement slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.
      4. On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with a Pay4Me ‘e-receipt’ that contains “Validation Number”. You will need the “Validation Number” for confirmation of payment on the portal.
    2. If you intend to pay through eWallet online payment, select “eWallet”,
      1. You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.
      2. After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
      3. For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button. The payment will be successful only if your account balance is at least as big as the total payable amount.
      4. After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
      5. You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.
    3. If you intend to pay through Credit/Debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click continue,
      1. You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.
      2. After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
      3. For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button.
      4. Payment portal display application details, click on “Continue” button.
      5. You will be prompted to “Value Card” payment page, provide information of your card & Click on “OK” button
      6. After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
      7. You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.

 


Embassy VISA Fees

  SINGLE ENTRY MULTIPLE ENTRY TWP FEES STR VISA FEES
Afghanistan Gratis Gratis    
Albania US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Algeria US$50 US$50 US$50 US$50
Andorra $68.00 US$68 X No    
Angola $2.00 US$2.00 X No    
Antigua and Barbuda $148.00 $148.00 X No    
Argentina US$60 US$100 US$125 US$125
Armenia US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Australia AS$160 ( US$ 141) AS$200(US$176) AS$200(US$176) AS$200(US$176)
Austria 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Azerbaijan $78.00 $78.00    
Bahamas $19.00 $19.00    
Bahrain $45.00 $45.00    
Bangladesh $253.00 $253.00    
Barbados Gratis Gratis    
Belarus $68.00 $68.00    
Belgium €60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Belize $200.00 $200.00    
Benin ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Bhutan $68.00 $68.00 X No    
Bolivia $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Bosnia and Herzegovina US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Botswana P500(US$114) P500(US$114) P500(US$114) P500(US$114)
Brazil $20.00 $20.00 X No    
Brunei $45.00 $45.00 X No    
Bulgaria $50.00 $50.00 X No    
Burkina Faso ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Burundi US$100 US$200 US$250 US$250
Cambodia $68.00 $68.00 X No    
Cameroon -$3.00 -$3.00 X No CFA50,000(US$111) CFA50,000(US$111)
Canada US$75 US$150 US$150 US$150
Cape Verde ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Central African Republic CFA30,000(US$67) CFA150,000(US$335) CFA150,000(US$335) CFA150,000(US$335)
Chad $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Chile $200.00 $200 X No    
China US$64 US$64 US$64 US$64
Colombia $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Comoros $20.00 $20.00 X No    
Congo (Brazzaville) CFA 50,000(US$111) CFA 100,000(US$224) CFA 100,000(US$224) CFA 100,000(US$224)
Congo, Democratic Republic of the $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Costa Rica $20.00 $20.00 X No    
Côte d’Ivoire ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Croatia US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Cuba PESO 50(US$54) PESO 50(US$54) PESO 50(US$54) PESO 50(US$54)
Cyprus US$30 US$30 X No    
Czech Republic 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Denmark 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Djibouti US$3 US$3    
Dominica US$20 US$20    
Dominican Republic US$20 US$20 X No    
East Timor (Timor Timur) US$68 US$68 X No    
Ecuador US$3 US$3 X No    
Egypt US$45 US$45 X No    
El Salvador US$3 US$3 X No    
Equatorial Guinea US$3.00 US$3.00 X No    
Eritrea US$2 US$2 X No    
Estonia US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Ethiopia US$2 US$2 X No    
Fiji US$2 US$2 X No    
Finland 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
France 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Gabon $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Gambia, ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Georgia US$60 US$200 US$200 US$200
Germany 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Ghana ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Greece 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Grenada $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Guatemala $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Guinea ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Guinea-Bissau ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Guyana $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Haiti $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Honduras $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Hungary US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Iceland $68.00 $12.00    
India INR 10,000(US$253) INRS 10,000(US$253) INR 10,000(253) INR 10,000(253)
Indonesia INDR 2,200,000(US$245) INDR 2,200,000(US$245) INDR 2,200,000(US$245) INDR 2,200,000(US$245)
Iran $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Iraq $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Ireland $170.00 $235.00    
Israel ILS 375(US$397) ILS 650(US$169) ILS 650(US$169) ILS 650(US$169)
Italy 60(US$388) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Jamaica $20.00 $20.00 X No    
Japan JP¥4,000(US$36)      
Jordan US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Kazakhstan US$60 US$200 US$200 US$200
Kenya $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Kiribati $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Korea, North $46.00 $46.00 X No    
Korea, South $30.00 $46.00 X No    
Kuwait $3.00 $3.00    
Kyrgyzstan US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Laos $4.00 $4.00    
Latvia US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Lebanon US$100 US$200 US$250 US$250
Lesotho $64.00 $64.00    
Liberia Gratis Gratis    
Libya LIBYAN DINAR 20(US$26) LIBYAN DINAR 40(US$40) LIBYAN DINAR 100(US$100) LIBYAN DINAR 100(US$100)
Liechtenstein $68.00 $68.00    
Lithuania US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Luxembourg 60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Macedonia, Former Yugoslav Republic of        
Madagascar $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Malawi $39.00 $29.00 X No    
Malaysia US$6 US$6 US$66 US$66
Maldives $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Mali ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Malta US$26 US$40 US$100 US$100
Marshall Islands $65.00 $65.00 X No    
Mauritania $58.00 $58.00 X No    
Mauritius $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Mexico $32.00 $32.00    
Micronesia, Federated States of        
Moldova US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Monaco $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Mongolia $26.00 $72.00    
Morocco DHS 710(US$88.75) DHS 2130(US$266.25) DHS 2130(US$266.25) DHS 2130(US$266.25)
Mozambique US$50 US$50 US$50 US$50
Myanmar $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Namibia NAD450(US$66) NAD450(US$66) NAD450(US$66) NAD450(US$66)
Nauru $4.00      
Nepal $39.00 $39.00    
Netherlands €60(US$88) €240(US$352) €95(US$139) €115(US$168)
New Zealand $2.00 $2.00    
Nicaragua $2.00 $2.00    
Niger ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Nigeria ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Norway $4.00 $62.00    
Oman $46.00 $46.00    
Pakistan $34.00 $68.00 X No    
Palau $3.00      
Panama $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Papua New Guinea $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Paraguay $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Peru $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Philippines $39.00 $78.00    
Poland US$51 US$102 US$120 US$120
Portugal €50(US$73) €100(US$146) €100(US$146) €200(US$293)
Qatar $4.00 $4.00 X No    
Romania $42.00 $42.00 X No    
Russia US$84 US$200 US$100 US$100
Rwanda $4.00 $4.00    
Saint Kitts and Nevis $19.00 $19.00 X No    
Saint Lucia $19.00 $19.00 X No    
Saint Vincent and The Grenadines $19.00 $19.00 X No    
Samoa $3.00 $3.00 X No    
San Marino $3.00 $3.00    
Sao Tome and Principe US$50 US$100 US$50 US$50
Saudi Arabia $46.00 $46.00 X No    
Senegal ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Serbia and Montenegro US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Seychelles $4.00 $4.00    
Sierra Leone ECOWAS ECOWAS    
Singapore Gratis Gratis -  
Slovakia US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Slovenia US$50 US$100 US$100 US$100
Solomon Islands $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Somalia $3.00 $3.00    
South Africa R400(US$58) R700(US$103) R1,400(US$205) R1,400(US$205)
Spain $95 €350(US$514) €350(US$514) €400(US$587)
Sri Lanka $40.00 $4.00    
Sudan $2.00 $2.00    
Suriname $40.00 $40.00    
Swaziland $58.00 $58.00 X No    
Sweden SEK500(US$78) SEK500(US$78) SEK500(US$78) SEK500(US$78)
Switzerland SF 76.35(US$67.68) SF 229.05(US$203) SWISSFRANCE 35(US$76) SF 152.70(US$135.36)
Syria US$46 US$46 US$46  
Taiwan $50.00 $100.00   $120.00
Tajikistan $68.00 $68.00    
Tanzania TZS 30,000(US$29) TZS 30,000(US$29) TZS 30,000(US$29) TZS 30,000(US$29)
Thailand HK$450(US$14) HK$1,200(US$39) HK$450(US$14) HK$450(US$14)
Togo ECOWAS      
Tonga $64.00 $64.00    
Trinidad and Tobago Gratis Gratis    
Tunisia $32.00 $32.00 X No    
Turkey $32.00 $32.00 X No    
Turkmenistan US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Tuvalu $3.00 $3.00 X No    
Uganda $2.00 $2.00 X No    
Ukraine $52.00 $52.00 X No    
United Arab Emirates $4.00 $4.00 X No    
United Kingdom €70(US$144) €230(US$472) €230(US$472) €230(US$472)
United States US$112 US$112 US$112 US$112
Uruguay $60.00 $100.00    
Uzbekistan US$60 US$200 US$100 US$100
Vanuatu $3.00 $3.00    
Vatican City €60(US$88) €75(US$110) €75(US$110) €75(US$110)
Venezuela US$50 US$50 US$50 US$50
Vietnam $68.00 $68.00    
Western Sahara $2.00 $2.00    
Yemen $46.00 $46.00    
Zambia ZMK30000(US$6) ZMK30000(US$6) ZMK30000(US$6) ZMK30000(US$6)
Zimbabwe ZWD2,000,000(US$ ZWD3,000,000(US$ ZWD3,000,000(US$ ZWD3,000,000(US$
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