Nigeria temporary work permit for British

Biometrics

All visa applicants aged 5 and above are required to submit their fingerprints and a photo.

Processing time

Subject to availability of appointments

Standard service: 6 business days after your visa application is submitted to the High Commission

Express service: 3 business days after your visa application is submitted to the High Commission

Visa conditions

The earliest possible visa application submission is 45 days from the intended entry date in Nigeria.

Price

Our fee: £99.05

Consular fees:

Single-entry visa valid for 3 months

Standard service – £490

Express service – £580

Documents Required

1. Visa application form

After you have placed an order with us we will prepare it and send it to you

2. Passport (Original)

It must have at least 2 consecutive, facing, blank pages

It must be valid for at least 6 months from the intended entry date in Nigeria

3. 2 Photos

Recent (not older than 1 month) 35mmx45mm passport photos against a plain white background with your full name written on the back

4. Previous Nigeria visas (Originals and photocopies)

Any previous Nigeria visas (if applicable)

5. Pre-approval

Valid pre-approval (cable gram) from the immigration service in Abuja

6. Letter of invitation

Formal invitation letter from a company in Nigeria confirming your purpose of travel and that the company takes full immigration responsibility

7. Proof of occupation

If you’re employed you have to provide a recent letter (Original) from your employer indicating the purpose of travel, dates of travel and that the employer will cover your expenses.

If you’re self-employed you have to provide a letter addressed to the Nigeria High Commission stating the purpose of your trip and travel dates. Additionally, you have to provide your most recent bank statement showing a balance of at least £500

All documents must show your name as in your passport

The authorities reserve the right to ask for additional documents to be provided

Our service

Visa consultation

Assisting you at the visa application centre

Collecting your documents from the visa application centre after your visa application is processed

Checking your visa (resubmitting if any mistakes are found)

Delivering your documents back to you (Delivery options)