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

1. 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.
2. Two (2) recent passport-sized (35/40mm) photograph
3. 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 here 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:

1. Via Post to the Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria where applicant is Resident
2. In person at designated Visa Application Centre (where applicable) or,
3. 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 Nigerian Missions Abroad