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Business Travel Requirements for an Nigeria Visa for Swiss Citizens

1. Announcement

   CIBTvisas is only able to assist applicants who have previously had a visa issued by the Nigeria High Commission in Switzerland in the last five years. The passport containing this visa must be supplied with the application. Other applicants are required to apply in person.

2. Processing Time

   Visa approval for some applications might be sought from officials in the country of destination. Please be advised that this will result in a delay of the processing time

3. Passport

   The applicant's actual passport. The passport must:

   • Have two blank facing visa pages
   • Be valid for six months beyond exit date

4. Photograph

   You must provide a photograph. Upload your photo and we will print it to the exact specifications required for this visa. Follow https://cibtvisas.ch/photo-service to upload your photo.

    

   Alternatively, you may provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following strict criteria: be taken within the last three months against a white background and printed on high quality photo paper; be 35mm by 45mm in size; be identical; provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression. You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes. Your photographs should not be affixed to your application and may not display evidence of adhesive or staples.

5. Business Introduction Letter

   You must provide a Business Introduction Letter from the applicant's Swiss employer. Be certain your letter meets the specific requirements of the consulate by using our Digital Business Introduction Letter. Visit https://cibtvisas.ch/bcl-order to get started.

   Alternatively, please use the sample Business Introduction Letter provided here using the exact language and format provided in order to prevent a rejection and possible delays with your visa request.
   All Business Introduction Letters must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate. The address of the diplomatic missions can be found here
   

   In addition to the language provided in the sample, your Business Cover Letter must:
   • Specify the purpose of journey as business discussions only
   • Specify the exact nature of the business discussions which must include all topics on the agenda 
   • Specify the exact duration of the business meetings

    

6. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company to be visited in Nigeria. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • State the purpose of journey as business meetings only
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Include an acceptance of full financial and immigration responsibility for the applicant

   • Company Registration Document

     Evidence of company registration must be provided as a copy of the registration certificate of the company to be visited

   • Proof of Travel Arrangements

     A copy of the flight confirmation showing onward/return travel

   • Proof of Previous Visas

     A copy of all previous obtained visas for this destination must be provided

   • Yellow Fever Certificate

     One copy of yellow fever certificate

   • Visa Application Form(s)

     The Nigeria High Commission has instituted a web-based visa payment system and visa application form. The visa payment and application form must be completed online and then printed. When completing the online application form, the visa fee must be paid for at the time using a credit or debit card which is compatible with the "Verified by Visa" process. The Consulate will not accept visa applications and documentation where the online form has not been completed and the online payment has not been made.
     

     To do this, please use the URL link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and follow the instructions.

     Please ensure that once the form has been completed, you print out the following components from the online portal and include them with the rest of your application pack:

     • The "Visa Acknowledgment Slip"
     • The fully completed Visa Application Form

     Failure to supply these documents will result in the non issuance of your visa.

   • CIBTvisas Order Confirmation

     For orders placed on the CIBTvisas website, a copy of the Online Order Confirmation which is sent to you via email, must be submitted.

     
     For all other orders, and where applicable, a completed CIBTvisas Visa Order Form which can be found in the CIBTvisas Application Pack should be submitted.

     
     Please note that all card payments will only be made upon completion of the visa application process. 

   • Visa Conditions

     When applying for a Nigerian visa, it is extremely important that the information supplied in all supporting documentation is consistent with that being submitted on the application form. Failure to do this will result in the application being rejected.  

     Business Visas are only issued where the purpose of the trip is to attend business discussions only. This information should be consistent within the:

     • Application form where it asks for the purpose of your trip
     • Business Introduction Letter
     • Invitation Letter

      

     Any activity stated outside "Business Discussions" will result in the Consulate deciding that a Temporary Work Permit is required. This will require the application process to be completed again with all previous payments being non-refundable.

   • One Year Multiple Entry Applicants

     Applications for an up to one year visa must be accompanied by a letter from the applicant's Swiss company. This letter must:

     • Justify the need for an up to one year validity visa
     • Include a detailed and separate itinerary for each intended visit to Nigeria