Official/Diplomatic Visa
This is issued to government officials, Diplomats and their spouse. It is usually issued to classified government agents and recognized diplomats coming to represent their government in Nigeria. Proper confirmations and clearance procedures are usually obtained from home country. Categories of people that qualifies for this type of visa are people who are Visiting Heads of State and their families; Top officials of Government and their families; Diplomats and their families; Holders of United Nations Diplomatic Passport; Members of accredited Diplomatic Missions; Members of International organizations; Members of accredited International Non- Governmental Organizations
PROCEDURES FOR ACQUIRING OFFICIAL VISA / DIPLOMATIC VISA
Eligibility
- Visiting Heads of States and their families
- Top officials of Government and their families
- Accredited Diplomats and their families
- Holders of United Nations / International Agencies Diplomatic Passport and Laisser Passez
Requirements
- Diplomatic, Official or Standard (for dependants of Diplomats) passports valid for not less than six (6) months with at least two blank visa pages for endorsement.
- Two (2) recent passport-sized (35/40mm) photograph
- Note Verbale from Foreign Ministry of applicant’s home country or appropriate International Organization.
Validity
Valid for 90 days
How to Apply for Diplomatic Visa
Step 1: Apply online and complete the online visa application form IMM22 and print two (2) copies of the completed form.
Step 2: Make online payment and print your payment receipt.
NB: Successful online payment is NOT AN APPROVAL for Diplomatic Visa
Step 3: Affix 2 passport sized photographs to completed Visa Form IMM22, along with the other requirements and submit through any of the following:
- Via Post to the Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria where applicant is Resident
- In person at designated Visa Application Centre (where applicable) or,
- In person at the Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria where applicant is Resident.
Timeline
2-3 working days from receipt of application.
Fees
Issued “Gratis” at Nigeria’s Missions Abroad
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