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Overview
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Moscow issues the following types of visas:
Ordinary visas
This type of visa includes transit visa and visitors' visa (single entry).
- (a) Transit visa
This type of visa is issued to applicants passing through Nigeria to other countries. Nigerian Embassy, Kyiv grants transit visa for a period not more than seven (7) days without reference to the Comptroller-General of Immigration. Applicants for transit visa must be in possession of visa or any form of permission to enter a specified third country, as well as a confirmed ticket or sufficient funds to pay for any means of transportation appropriate.
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(b) Visitors visa (single entry)
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Moscow issues this type of visa to applicants who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of tourism, to see places of interest, or visit friends and /or relations resident in Nigeria. The Embassy may issue a short visit visa to applicant without reference to Comptroller-General of Immigration provided the applicant fills Form Imm.22 (visa Form); is in possession of a return air ticket to and from Nigeria or an onward ticket to a further destination, together with a visa or any other document acceptable as permission to enter that country.
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria normally issues this type of visa to persons who do not qualify for diplomatic visa, but who are foreign government officials travelling on official business. It may be granted in cases where it is considered undesirable to accede to an application for a diplomatic visa, but where it is desirable on grounds of international courtesy to facilitate a journey. As a rule, such applications must be forwarded through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of HOST country.
Temporary Work and Subject to Regularisation (STR) Visas
This type of visa is issued to persons who have obtained employment in Nigeria. This may be temporary employment (on contract basis), or permanent jobs.
Visa requirements/Cost
For Single entry visa (Tourism/Visiting), the underlisted are required for normal application processing.
- Letter of Invitation from Nigeria, stating full address, telephone/fax number of the invitee, and host's declaration to undertake all immigration responsibilities.
- Copy of the RETURN air-ticket to Nigeria (or reservations printed out).
- Two (2) colour passport-size photographs.
- Two (2) visa forms duly completed.
- Cost: $60.00 (This fee may vary depending on the nationality of the applicant).
For Business visa, the underlisted are required for normal application processing.
- Letter from the company (in the Russian Federation), stating purpose of business and requesting for business visa for a specific number of days
- Letter of Invitation from the host company in Nigeria, stating the purpose of visit and lodging address, telephone number, etc.
- Copy of company's delegates RETURN air-ticket to Nigeria (or reservations printed out).
- Two (2) colour passport-size photographs.
- Two (2) visa forms duly completed.
- Cost: $100.00
To apply for Diplomatic/Official Visas, the following are required.
- Two application visa forms duly completed.
- Two (2) colour passport-size photographs.
- A copy of the flight reservations.
- An official, written note from the corresponding Embassy/Organisation/Ministry.
- Valid Diplomatic passport.
To apply for Temporary Work and Subject to Regularisation (STR) Visas, you need to submit the following.
- Copies of employment contract or letter of offer of appointment.
- Completed visa forms.
- Two (2) recent colour passport-size photographs.
For more information about visas please contact:
- Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
13 Ulitsa Malaya Nikitskaya,
Moscow, Russian Federation
Tel.
7 (095) 6903783
7 (095) 6903785
Fax.
7 (095) 9562825
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