Beltway Visa and Passport can provide prompt, professional and expedited visa services at the Embassy of Nigeria in Washington, D.C. Our experienced visa agents will give your application the special attention it deserves, discuss any problems with the Consulate officer and contact you directly to follow up. We offer FREE pickup and delivery of your application materials in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Beltway Visa and Passport can secure your visa in a matter of days while the normal application procedure with the Embassy can take weeks. However, we charge an expedited processing fee for our services (see prices below). You always have the option of the lengthier, free processing procedure with the Embassy, where you only pay for the visa itself. If you choose this option you should go directly to the Embassy’s website at: www.nigeriaembassyusa.org If you choose our expedited processing keep reading! Follow the procedures below for the type of visa you need and ship to us for prompt service.

 

Nigeria Tourist Visa Requirements

 1)     Nigeria Visa Application

Please directly access the Nigeria Immigration Service online visa application at: immigration.gov.ng   The application must be complete with answers in all fields. Makes sure your name appears exactly as it does in your passport. You will be required to pay for the visa when you finish the application. Be sure to print out and sign the application and ALSO print out the payment receipt. We will need BOTH in order to process your application at the Embassy.

 

2)     U.S. Passport

Provide your valid, signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.

 

3)     Photographs

Provide two (2) color, passport sized photos. The photo must be on photo paper, be 2” x 2”, and have a white background. The photo must have been taken in the last six months.

 

4)     Letter of Invitation

You will need a letter of invitation from your host in Nigeria OR confirmed hotel reservations.

 

5)     Proof of Funds

You will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in Nigeria. Provide either a copy of your most recent bank statement or a letter from your bank.

 

 

6)     Travel Itinerary

Provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.

 

7)     Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form

Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible.  CLICK HERE for the Visa order form.  CLICK HERE for the Payment form.

 

 

Additional Information for Minors under age 18

 -minor’s birth certificate

 -signed letter of consent to travel from both parents

 -photocopy of both parent’s passport (bio page) OR copy of valid ID

 

Nigeria Business Visa Requirements

 

1)     Nigeria Visa Application

Please directly access the Nigerian Immigration Service online visa application at: www.portal://immigration.gov.ng   The application must be complete with answers in all fields. Make sure your name appears exactly as it does in your passport. You will be required to pay for the visa when you finish the application. Be sure to print out and sign the application and ALSO print out the payment receipt. We will need BOTH in order to process your application at the Embassy.

 

2)     U.S. Passport

Provide your valid signed passport. Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your stay and have two adjacent pages available for the Consulate to affix a visa.

 

3)     Photographs

Provide two (2) color, passport sized photos. The photo must be on photo paper, be 2” by 2” and have a whit background. The photo must have been taken in the last six months.

 

4)     Letter of Invitation

Provide a letter of invitation from the company you will be visiting in Nigeria.

 

5)     Letter of Introduction

Provide a business letter of introduction from your employer on company letterhead. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria and state the purpose of travel as well as provide the name and contact information at the company you will be visiting in Nigeria. The letter should provide a financial guarantee of expenses while in Nigeria.

 

6)     Travel Itinerary

Please provide a copy of your airline ticket or travel agent itinerary.

 

7)     Beltway Visa and Passport Visa Order Form and Payment Form

Please fill out the forms completely with as much information as possible.  CLICK HERE for the Visa order form.  CLICK HERE for the Payment form.

 

Additional Information

 -passport or replacing documents must be valid for at least six months upon arrival

-no visa is required for former Nigerian nationals holding valid foreign passports together with Nigerian passports.

-All visitors must hold onward or return tickets and all documents required for their next destination.

-Vaccination for Yellow Fever is required if coming from countries with infected areas. Children under age 1 and passengers not leaving the airport in infected countries are exempt.

-Malaria prophylaxis recommended

 

Processing Times and Fees

 

            Nigeria Consular Fees

****These are the Embassy’s on-site processing fees. They are in addition to the visa fees you paid when making your online application.*****

 -Regular processing                                                              $ 30

-Expedited processing                                                         $100

 

Beltway Visa and Passport Service Fees

 

-Regular service                                                                      $ 70

-Expedited service                                                                 $140

 

 

*****WARNING*****

 Beltway Visa and Passport is committed to processing your application in a prompt, efficient and professional manner. We are further committed to follow your instructions in all cases. However, SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT A VISA WILL BE ISSUED! Visas for every country are issued at the discretion of the Consulate officer. This includes whether to issue the visa, the type of visa, the length of visa and the time required to issue the visa. Although we will do our best to advocate on your behalf, Beltway Visa and Passport cannot control the Consulate’s actions and cannot be held responsible for application rejection, visa delay or denial.

 

 

Shipping Address

 

Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC

3421 Wake Drive

Kensington, MD 20895

Please ship to us by a means that is traceable. We suggest FedEx, UPS or Express Mail. It is not advisable to send your passport or vital records through regular service via the U.S. Postal Service.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is NOT a U.S. Government agency. We are NOT affiliated with any embassy or government. For passport service you may apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office at www.travel.state.gov For visa service you may apply directly to the embassy for the country you will be visiting. The U.S. Passport Office and embassies charge between $60 and $450 for passports and visas, depending on the type of service you request. Throughout our site, you will find links to the U.S. Passport Office and embassy websites if you wish to apply directly through them.
Beltway Visa and Passport, LLC is a visa and passport expeditor. If for any reason you do not wish to apply directly through the U.S. Passport Office or Embassy, you may use our service to process on your behalf. WE CHARGE A FEE FOR THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO ANY FEES YOU WILL PAY TO THE U.S. PASSPORT OFFICE OR EMBASSY. Our fees range from $70 to $200, depending on the type of service you request.  Our fees cover: pickup of your materials in the D.C. area, review of documents, hand submission and pickup by agent including waiting time and our consultation with passport and visa officers.