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A visa approval letter is a document (approved by the Nigeria Immigration Service Headquarters) that allows a traveller to proceed to Nigeria to pick up entry visa at the point of entry. It is one document you must present during your visa on arrival processing, along with your letters of application and invitation. Visa approval letter normally takes 48 hours (2 working days) to process. Afterwards, it is emailed to you and the representative who applied on your behalf in Nigeria. It is advisable to not travel to Nigeria in hopes of visa on arrival without first applying for a visa on arrival approval letter.
How to Apply for a Visa Approval Letter
To get a visa approval letter, you will need to apply to the NIS portal online. Here’s how to apply: When you visit the NIS portal, click on the Visa On Arrival tab. Complete application form by uploading the following original documents: a)Passport Photo b)Introduction/Application Letter c)Copy of Passport Data Page d)Copy of Airline Return Ticket e)Invitation Letter from Host Company f)Corporate Affairs Commission Certificate from host company, or in case of an NGO, a letter of permission. Finally, make payments on the portal before clicking send to submit your application.Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter
Note: You must address your letter of introduction to The Comptroller General of Immigration, NIS HQ, Abuja and include the details below:
- Name and nationality of applicant
- Passport number
- Purpose of visit
- Proposed date of visit
- Proposed port of entry
- Flight itinerary
- Address in Nigeria or hotel reservation
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