Immigration
Temporary Work Permit Visa
Please log on to http://portal.immigration.gov.ng for Online application & payment.
Overview
Temporary Work Permit Visa
All visa applications to be sent to:
Nigeria High Commission 26 Guilfoyle Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600
Online application & payment
Fees
Administration Fee
AU$100.00
Money Order made out to Nigeria High Commission
This payment is separate from the Visa fee and is non‑refundable
Requirements
Required documents
All of the following are required to support a Temporary Work Permit Visa application.
1General application & identity documents
Original passport, signed and with at least six months remaining validity
Three visa application forms filled completely×3
Visa Payment Slip (obtained after the online application (portal.immigration.gov.ng) is complete)×3
Three recent photograph (no laser copies), passport size×3
Bank account statement for the last 6 months
Proof of travel: photocopy of round trip air ticket or travel itinerary
2Business & company documentation
Invitation letter from a Nigerian company or state organization accepting ‘immigration responsibility’
Copy of Company Registration (Certificate of Incorporation) of the Company you are visiting.
Letter of financial guarantee from company in the country where you are resident, which should also state the following: name and position of the applicant in the country, purpose of visit, business contact and duration of stay
3Health & return documentation
Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Yellow Health Card)
Prepaid return envelope. We do not accept two way envelops
TWP‑specific requirement
Cablegram approval
Required for TWP Visa
Cablegram approval
Cablegram approval from the Comptroller General of Immigration, Abuja for TWP Visa
After you apply
Track your application
Check your application status
Track the progress of your Temporary Work Permit Visa application online.