Categorie A: For the purpose of Tourism.

Requirements

• 1. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.

  2. Valid return ticket. (Flight search)

  3. Evidence of sufficient funds. (Bank statement)

  4. Evidence of Hotel Reservation. ( Book accommodation)

Categorie B: To Visit Family and Friends.

Requirements

• 1. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.

  2. Evidence of sufficient funds (Bank statement)

  3. Address of host in Nigeria.

  4. Invitation letter from host in Nigeria. (example)

Procedure UK

Step 1

Apply online and pay fee.

Step 2

Schedule interview with OIS Services.

Step 3

Attend Interview.

Interview Check List

1. OIS Appointment Slip booking for each applicant, please do not book more than 45 days before your travel date.

2. Passport/Travel Document a minimum of 6 months validity and with two blank facing pages. Your passport will be held at the Nigeria High Commission until a decision is made on your visa.

3. Two recent UK passport sized photographs, taken no more than 2 weeks before submission, with the applicants full name written on the back.

4. Complete application form filled in and paid for. Once completed this must be printed out, signed and dated by applicant.

5. Payment and acknowledgement slips, available once online payment is complete - print from port

PLEASE IGNORE INTERVIEW DATE ON PAYMENT SLIP AND BOOK OIS APPOINTMENT

6. A copy of the applicant’s most recent bank statement including the balance at time of submission, showing their name and address. The bank statement must be a minimum of £500 in credit, overdrafts are not included. Original must be shown at time of submission at the OIS Centre.

7. A formal typed letter of invitation, signed and dated, addressed to the Nigerian High Commission London, with the full address. This must include the address where the applicant is staying and that the inviter takes full immigration responsibility. IF INVITED BY SPOUSE PLEASE PROVIDE ORIGINAL MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE AND A COPY IN ADDITION TO ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS .

8. Copy of the inviters Valid Passport, showing the data page with the inviters’ signature. If the inviter is non Nigerian a copy of the inviters valid residency permit must be submitted in addition to all other documents, must be valid for a minimum of 6 months..

9. OIS Service Charge £72 paid at submission. Payment can be made by card at the counter OR purchase postal order made payable to OIS Services.

10. Special Delivery envelope. This must be no smaller than A5 size and prepaid up to 500g, we cannot accept Franked or dated envelopes please bring to your appointment.

There are two places in the UK where you can attend an interview.

London

Nigeria High Commission.

9 Northumberland Ave, Westminster, London WC2N 5BX.

Open Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am–5:30pm

Phone: 020 7839 1244

See map.

Leicester

OIS Services.

St Georges House, 6 St Georges Way, LeicesterLE1 1SH. (Regus Building opposite Premier Inn)

Open Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am–4:30pm

Phone: 0116 201 4423.

Fees:

Visa fee $144 (£125 with card and conversion fees).

OIS fee £72.

Total £197.

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