Diplomatic Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 10-20 business days
- Fee
- Free (for official diplomatic missions)
- Validity
- 2 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For diplomats officially assigned to Nigeria including visiting Heads of State, government officials, members of accredited Diplomatic Missions, UN officials, and members of international governmental/non-governmental organizations. Must be obtained through Nigerian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities eligible if serving in official diplomatic capacity.
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Purpose of visit
For official diplomatic duties including representing government, international organizations, or diplomatic missions in Nigeria.
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Employment
Must be officially assigned diplomat, government official, or international organization representative with diplomatic status.
Required status: Official diplomatic assignment with valid diplomatic passport
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size (35/40mm) color photos with white background
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic Visa Application Form; Form url: Contact Nigerian Embassy/Consulate
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Proof of address
Provide current address evidence, such as a utility bill, tenancy document, residence certificate or official correspondence.
Accepted documents: Copy of Resident Identity Card (front and back); Max age months: 3
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Prior approval
Approval number: Note Verbale from applicant's home country Foreign Ministry or International Organization; Approving authority: Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain Note Verbale from home country's Foreign Ministry or sponsoring International Organization. Prepare diplomatic passport with 6+ months validity, 2 passport photos, and resident ID copy.
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Document submission
Submit diplomatic visa application with all supporting documents to nearest Nigerian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate. Cannot apply online - must use diplomatic channels.
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Processing wait
Application processed through diplomatic channels including coordination with Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Processing takes 10-20 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect diplomatic visa from Nigerian Embassy/Consulate where application was submitted.