Nigeria.
Visa Types:
Tourist, Business, Work
Available Validity Period:
90 Days
Approximate Turnaround Time:
3 to 8 days
Please read the following carefully and fully before applying for your visa(s) / passport(s).
Applicants are strongly advised to obtain visa(s) prior to making firm travel and accommodation bookings.
If the purpose of your travel is other than tourism or business, please contact us for details.
Price Overview
Birch Visas Fee
(excl. VAT)
Birch Visas Handling Fee (Per visa)
£120.00
Royal Mail special delivery, if required
£12.50
Consular Charge
(VAT excluded)
£322 Per Visa£628 Per VisaNotes: Consular charges are estimates based on latest information held by Birch Visas Ltd and may be varied without notice by the issuing consular authority.
Requirements
A visa is required by Uk passport holders visiting Nigeria for any of the following purposes: Tourism, Business.
Applicants will be required to attend consular facilities in person as they will have to provide their fingerprints, however we can assist with the process.
Processing time is up to 8 working days but may be extended if additional supporting materials are required by issuing authorities.
In order to obtain your visa(s) we need you to provide us with the following documents
Nigeria visa Application Form – Complete the Nigeria Visa Application Form by hand. Date & sign the completed form.
Recent passport-style photograph – Two photographs required. Both must be signed on the back by the applicant.
Passport – Passport(s) must have at least 6-months validity remaining.
Flight(s) booking confirmation – Details of flight itinerary.
Evidence of hotel booking(s) – Receipt(s) or reservation confirmation(s).
Employer Letter – Employer letter is required for business visa(s). Must be on company headed notepaper and state the position held by the applicant and the purpose of their visit.
Letter of Invitation – A Letter of Invitation from a company/host in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility for tourism and business. The letter to include: full name, nationality, country and date of birth, passport number and dates of issue and expiry, job title, employer name, travel purpose, entry and exit dates.
Proof of Funds – Visitors/Tourists are required to show evidence of sufficient funds.
The step-by-step process to obtain your visa(s) will be as follows
Complete and send to us by email; Birch Visas Enquiry Form. If multiple visa(s) and/or passports are needed please include the names of all applicants on this form.
Assemble all supporting documents, as listed above, and send or deliver to our office.
We will check all materials and submit application(s) on your behalf.
We will pay all consular charges on your behalf and recoup these outlays from you via our invoice.<new line>We will collect your passport(s) once visa(s) have been issued.
We will generate our invoice to you and request payment.
We will arrange the return of your passport(s) by; Royal Mail Special Delivery, courier, or personal collection from our office, as required.
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FAQ.
When we lodge your application, we will pay any consular or passport office charges on your behalf. When we have obtained your visa and/or passport we will provide you with a VAT invoice which will include: our handling fee, postage/courier charges and any up-front payments we have outlaid on your behalf. Our invoice is then payable on receipt. We can accept payment by: cash, cheque, credit/debit card, or bank transfer.
Yes. Visit the UK page via “Destinations” on this website for details and requirements. Alternatively, contact us and we will explain the process.
As a UK passport holder, you do not currently need a visa to visit any EU country and to remain for less than 90 days. If travelling for any reason other than tourism or wishing to stay longer than 90 days, you may need a visa.
Yes, as a UK passport holder you will need a visa to travel to most commonwealth countries. Some commonwealth countries such as: Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will issue UK passport holders with Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) which will permit entry on production.
If your visa is in the form of a physical stamp or attachment to your passport then we will collect your passport and visa from the consular office and return it in accordance with your instructions; usually by Royal mail special delivery service, courier, or retain at our London office for you to collect in person. Electronic visas (E-Visas) will be sent to you via email. New/replacement passports and USA visas will usually be dispatched to you directly by the issuing authority.
If posting your passport and documents to us, for security we strongly recommend you use the Royal Mail tracked special delivery service. Alternatively, you can visit our London office and deliver the materials in person. We will use dedicated and trusted couriers to transport your passport and documents between our office and the appropriate consular facilities. Once we have obtained your visa and/or passport we will return your property using a means of your choice, usually Royal Mail special delivery, courier, or personal collection from our London office.
While a few countries will issue visas on arrival, this is a particularly uncertain way to gain entry. To securely gain entry, it is advisable to obtain your visa in the UK country ahead of travelling.
No. We show a “best case” turn round period (usually a few days) on this website but this is no guarantee that the issuing authority will respond in this time frame. We therefor strongly recommend that you obtain your visa/passport prior to booking travel and accommodation.
On rare occasions an application may be rejected for an error or omission on the application form or supporting documentation. Usually, the application can be re-submitter once the error or omission is corrected, and the visa is then issued at no additional cost and with just a few days delay.
You will never be required to attend our offices but a few countries such as: USA, China, Nigeria, and Russia, will require you to attend their consular facilities for the purpose of fingerprinting and/or interview. We will tell you if this is the case and arrange your appointment.
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