Visa Types & Requirements

Tourist and Visitors Visa (F5A, F6A, F6B, F7A, F7B, F7C, F7D, F7E, F7F, F7G, F7H, F7I, F7J, F7K, F7L, F7M, F9A)

• Valid National Passport or any other acceptable Travel Document with a minimum validity period of 6 months at the time of travel.
• Printed copy of the completed Online Visa Application Form.
• Letter of invitation from the host in Nigeria, addressed to the Visa Section, Embassy of Nigeria, Dublin, accepting full Immigration Responsibility on behalf of the applicant. OR confirmed Hotel reservation
• Evidence of sufficient funds must be provided (3 months Bank statement of account).
• Photocopy of the Host’s Passport data page (in case of Visitor’s Visa).
• Confirmed return ticket to Nigeria (for single entry visa applicants).
• A Visa Administrative charge of Fifty Euro (€50) paid with a POSTAL ORDER obtained from An post, made payable to the “Embassy of Nigeria in Ireland.

NOTE: NON-EU PASSPORT HOLDERS, MUST SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF LEGAL STAY OR RESIDENCE IN IRELAND.

1. Applicants going on the invitation of an expatriate worker in Nigeria should attach a photocopy of the Nigerian Residence Permit of their Host.
2. Multiple entry visas are issued at the discretion of the Visa Officer.
3. Applications not supported by all the required documents will not be accepted.

In addition to the visa requirements, the application for a visa by minors should be accompanied with the following:

• Birth Certificate.

• 1 Passport Size Photograph of Father and Mother. (If the mother has sole custody, 1 passport-size photo of hers is required).

• Letter of consent from Father and Mother. (If the mother has sole custody, she must provide a copy of the court order granting her full custody or authority to waive the rights of the father).

• Photocopies of the data page of the father’s current passport and the mother’s.
• A Visa Administrative charge of Fifty Euro (€50) made payable to the “Embassy of Nigeria in Ireland“.

In addition to the general requirements, visa application for minors (under the age of 18) should be accompanied with the following:

• Birth Certificate.
• 1 Passport Size Photograph of Father and Mother. (If the mother has sole custody, 1 passport-size photo of the mother is required).
• Letter of consent from Father and Mother. (If the mother has sole custody, she must provide a copy of the court order or Affidavit granting her full custody or authority to waive the rights of the father).
• Photocopies of the current passport data page of both parents.
• A Visa Administrative charge of Fifty Euro (€50) paid with a POSTAL ORDER obtained from An post, made payable to the “Embassy of Nigeria in Ireland“.

NON-EU PASSPORT HOLDERS MUST SUBMIT EVIDENCE OF LEGAL STAY OR RESIDENCE IN IRELAND. OTHERWISE, THEY ARE ADVISED TO OBTAIN THEIR VISAS FROM COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN OR NATIONALITY WHERE NIGERIA MAINTAINS A MISSION.

NOTE: For children whose parents are expatriates and working in Nigeria, a copy of the parent’s residence permit should be attached to the application. Applications not supported by all the required documents will not be accepted.

• Valid National Passport or any other acceptable Travel Document with a minimum validity period of 6 months at the time of travel.
• Printed copy of the completed Online Visa Application Form.
• Letter of invitation from the organization or Company in Nigeria addressed to the Visa Section, Embassy of Nigeria, Dublin, accepting full Immigration Responsibilities (IR) and Copy of Certificate of incorporation of the company or organisation inNigeria.
• If the travel is sponsored by the applicant Employers, a Letter from the applicant’s employer stating the current employment and immigration status of the applicant. The employer must also clearly state that it is aware of the trip to Nigeria.
• Evidence of sufficient funds must be provided (3 months Bank statement of account or last 3 months pay slip).
• A Visa Administrative charge of Fifty Euro (€50) paid with a POSTAL ORDER obtained from An post, made payable to the “Embassy of Nigeria in Ireland.

• Valid National passport (minimum period of validity 6 months at the time of travel) or any other acceptable travel.

• A printed copy of the duly completed online visa application form (with 2 recent passport-size photographs attached) and a copy of the payment and acknowledgment slip each.

• Evidence of onward ticket to country of final destination.

• Evidence of visa to the country of final destination.
• A Visa Administrative charge of Fifty Euro (€50) made payable to the “Embassy of Nigeria in Ireland“.

• Valid National Passport (Diplomatic or Official Passport) with a minimum validity period of 6 months at the time of travel.
• Printed copy of the completed Online Visa Application Form.
• Note Verbale from the Department of Foreign Affairs.

NOTE: ALL DIPLOMATIC VISA APPLICATIONS ARE GRATIS