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Visa guides for Nigerians

Plain-English guides to the visas Nigerians apply for most: what documents you need, what each visa costs in Naira, how long it takes, and the mistakes that get applications refused. Updated for 2026.

By country

United Kingdom

Standard Visitor visa for tourism, family and business, documents, fees and how to avoid a refusal.

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Canada

Visitor visa (TRV) for tourism and family, proof of funds, biometrics and avoiding refusal.

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Schengen Area (Europe)

One visa for 29 European countries, insurance, itinerary, funds and which embassy to use.

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United States

B1/B2 visitor visa, DS-160, the embassy interview, and proving strong ties under 214(b).

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Australia

Visitor visa (subclass 600) applied online, with the Genuine Temporary Entrant test.

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Germany

Schengen short-stay plus national visas for work and study, including the Opportunity Card.

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By visa type

United Kingdom

For Nigerians with a CAS from a UK university: the financial requirement, IHS and how to apply.

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Canada

For Nigerians with a Canadian letter of acceptance: PAL, proof of funds and the application.

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United Kingdom

For Nigerians with a UK job offer and Certificate of Sponsorship: salary thresholds and fees.

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Guides & tips

Proof of funds How much to show, whose account it can be in, and the deposits that get applications refused. Bank statements What officers look for, how many months, and how to explain large deposits. Visa refusals The common refusal reasons for Nigerians, how to read your refusal letter, and how to reapply. Cover letter What a cover letter should say, how to structure it, and a template Nigerians can adapt. Proof of ties How to show a visa officer you will return home: job, property, family and business evidence. Interview prep Common questions at the US and other embassy interviews, and how Nigerians should answer.

Which visa do you need?

Most Nigerians travelling abroad apply for a short-stay visitor visa, for tourism, visiting family, business meetings or conferences. If you are going to study or work, you need a specific student or work visa instead. The right choice depends on your destination and the purpose of your trip:

Whichever you apply for, the decision usually comes down to the same things: proof you can fund the trip, evidence you will return to Nigeria, and a complete, consistent application. That is exactly what we help with.

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