Step 1: Complete Your Visa Application Online

All Nigerian visa applications must begin online through the official Nigerian Immigration Service portal.

Click Here To Apply

• Create or log into your account

• Complete your visa application

• Submit required information

• Pay the visa application fee
  
  

Important: The online application must be completed first before visiting the visa office in person.

Step 2: Pay the Visa Application Fee

• $160 - Paid online during application submission

• This payment is required before your application can move forward
  
  

Step 3: Visit the Visa Office (In Person)

After submitting your application online, you must visit the visa office to complete processing.

At the office:

• You will pay an additional $52 administrative fee

• Your documents will be reviewed and finalized

• You will be fingerprinted and also have your picture taken (Biometrics)

Note - You may either schedule an appointment online before going to the office or walk-in without an appointment. However, keep in mind that walk-ins or those without an appointment may be charged an additional $50 or more on top of the administrative fee.

Important Update: Rockville Office Has Moved

The visa office in Rockville, Maryland has relocated, and this update is not yet reflected on many websites or online listings.

Former Address (No Longer in Use):
11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 160
Rockville, MD 20852

Current Address (New Location):
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 305
Rockville, MD 20852

Please plan accordingly to avoid going to the wrong location.

Document Checklist 

General Documents (All Applicants)

• Valid U.S. passport

• Completed online visa application

• Proof of online payment ($160 plus fee)

• 2 Passport photograph
  
  

If Applying With a Minor Child (Under 18)

Additional documents required:

• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

• Consent letter signed by both parents

• Copy or photo of both parents’ driver’s licenses or passports
  
  

If You Are Invited to Nigeria

You will need:

• Invitation letter (signed) from the person inviting you

• Copy/photo of the inviter’s Nigerian passport bio-data page, clearly showing:

  • The person’s face

  • The signature page of the passport
    
    

If You Are Traveling Without an Invitation

If no one is formally inviting you, you will need:

• Airbnb or hotel reservation details

• Flight itinerary

• Recent bank statement (to show proof of funds)
  
  

Before You Go to the Visa Office

✅ Online application completed
✅ $160 visa fee paid online
✅ Appointment confirmed (if applicable, but you can also walk in without an appointment for an additional fee)
✅ All required documents printed
✅ $52 administrative fee ready for in-person payment

Required Documents - Summary

A. All Applicants

• Valid U.S. passport (minimum 6 months validity)

• Completed online Nigerian visa application

• Proof of online payment ($160)

• Passport photo (per application requirements)

• USPS Priority Mail Express envelope with stamp

  • Blue-striped envelope only

• Printed confirmation or reference page from the application portal

B. If Applying With a Minor Child (Under 18)

• Copy of the child’s birth certificate

• Consent letter signed by both parent

• Copy/photo of both parents’ driver’s licenses or passports
  
  

C. If You Are Invited to Nigeria

• Signed invitation letter

• Copy/photo of inviter’s Nigerian passport bio-data page

• Must clearly show face and signature

D. If Traveling Without an Invitation

• Hotel or Airbnb reservation

• Flight itinerary

• Recent bank statement (proof of funds)

Final Notes

• Always start with the official online application portal

• Be prepared to pay two separate fees:

  • $160 online application

  • $52 in person for administration fee

• Requirements may change, so always double-check close to your appointment date

• Bookmark this page for updated guidance

Disclaimer: This page is based on personal experience and publicly available information. Visa requirements and procedures may change. Applicants are encouraged to confirm details through official Nigerian Immigration Service channels.