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Nigeria High CommissionCanberra · Australia & the Oceanic States

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Tourist Visa

Please log on to http://portal.immigration.gov.ng for Online application & payment.

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Overview

Tourist Visa

All visa applications and required documents are to be mailed to:

Nigeria High Commission 26 Guilfoyle Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600

Online application & payment

Open application portal

Fees

Administration Fee

Administration Fee

AU$100.00

Money Order made out to Nigeria High Commission

This payment is separate from the Tourist Visa fee and is non‑refundable

Requirements

Required documents

All of the following are required to support a Tourist Visa application.

1Application & identity documents

  • Original passport, signed and with at least six months remaining validity

  • Three copies of duly completed visa application form×3

  • Visa Payment Slip (obtained after the online application (portal.immigration.gov.ng) is complete).

  • 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

2Invitation & host documentation

  • A letter of invitation from a host (with full address) accepting ‘immigration responsibility’ while in Nigeria

  • Photocopies of data page of sponsor’s Nigerian passport

  • If visiting resident Aliens, photocopy of evidence of CERPAC documents (green and brown cards/ Temporary Receipts ) and first five relevant pages including data page of passport

  • Letter from employer confirming employment of host.

  • If visiting resident aliens, photocopy of sponsor’s resident permit and first three pages of his passport.

3If visiting a church

  • Church registration certificate if visiting a church

  • Letter from your local church acknowledging your trip if visiting a church in Nigeria

4Health & return documentation

  • Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Yellow Health Card)

  • Prepaid return envelop. We do not accept two way envelops

Applies to child applicants

Travelling with children

Additional requirements

Children

  • Children will need a letter from both parents allowing travel to Nigeria.
  • Children 16 years and under will need a copy of their birth certificate.

After you apply

Track your application

Check your application status

Track the progress of your Tourist Visa application online.

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