Visa Requirments
DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL
Note Verbal from Employer
Mission Order
Diplomatic/Official Passport
Duly completed Visa Form (IMM. 22)
Two recent Passport size photographs
Diplomatic/Special ID card from MINREX
Copy of Diplomatic/Courtesy Visa from MINREX
TRANSIT
Passport valid for 6 months
Confirmed ticket to destination outside Nigeria
Evidence of sufficient funds
Hotel Reservation and visa of Destination country
Residence Permit
Flight Ticket
TOURISM
Passport Valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages
A letter of Invitation from a host (with full address) accepting immigration Responsibility
Copy of International Passport or National ID card of host
Duly completed Visa application form (Imm. 22)
International Vaccination Card for yellow fever
Valid return ticket and Hotel Reservation
Residence Permit
Flight Ticket
BUSINESS
In addition to requirements for Tourism, the following are necessary,
A letter of invitation from a company in Nigeria accepting full immigration Responsibility
Photocopy of Certificate of Incorporation of host company/organization
TEMPORARY WORK PERMIT (TWP)
In addition to the general requirements above:
An approval from Nigeria for a Temporary Work Permit (original copy from
The Comptroller General Immigration (C.G.I), Nigeria)
SUBJECT TO REGULARIZATION (STR)
WORKERS
Passport with at least 6 months validity
Duly completed visa form (Imm. 22)
Copy of approved Expatriate Quota (from the Ministry of Interior Nigeria)
Letter of Employment and Letter of Acceptance of Employment by expatriate
Copies of credentials/certificates and Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Visa Request from employer
Copy of Cameroonian Identity Card (for Cameroonians)
Photocopy of Passport (information sheet)
Residence Permit
Visa fee
STUDENTS
Passport with at least 6 months validity
Letter of Admission
Receipts of School Fees paid
Copies of Highest certificates and Curriculum Vitae
Photocopy of Passport
Copy of Cameroonian Identity Card (for Cameroonians)
Duly Completed Visa Form Imm.22 (obtainable at the High Commission)
Flight ticket
Residence Permit
Visa Fee
NB: All documents for STR and TWP should be presented in two copies each
NIGERIAN SPOUSES
Passport with at least 6 months validity
* Copy of National ID Card (for Cameroonians)
* Copy of Marriage Certificate (from the Registry)
Duly completed visa form (Imm. 22)