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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Obtain an official invitation from the Nigerian host company and the company's CAC registration evidence before starting the visa application. Then open the official NIS visa portal, choose Business Single Entry Visa F4A and complete the applicant, passport and business-visit information.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official NIS visa portal, choose Business Single Entry Visa F4A and complete the applicant, passport and business-visit information.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Open the official NIS visa portal, choose Business Single Entry Visa F4A and complete the applicant, passport and business-visit information.
- Original, copy or upload?
- This is used during the physical stage described in step 2.
Recent passport-size photograph
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Upload the invitation letter, CAC certificate, passport photograph, return ticket and accommodation or host information requested for F4A.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Official invitation letter from the Nigerian host company
- Why you need it
- Used as formal written evidence or request where the responsible agency lists a letter among the requirements.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Obtain an official invitation from the Nigerian host company and the company's CAC registration evidence before starting the visa application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
CAC certificate of the inviting company
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Obtain an official invitation from the Nigerian host company and the company's CAC registration evidence before starting the visa application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Evidence of return ticket
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Upload the invitation letter, CAC certificate, passport photograph, return ticket and accommodation or host information requested for F4A.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Hotel reservation or host address in Nigeria
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Obtain an official invitation from the Nigerian host company and the company's CAC registration evidence before starting the visa application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Obtain an official invitation from the Nigerian host company and the company's CAC registration evidence before starting the visa application.
- Official invitation letter from the Nigerian host company
- CAC certificate of the inviting company
- Evidence of return ticket
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Open the official NIS visa portal, choose Business Single Entry Visa F4A and complete the applicant, passport and business-visit information.
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-size photograph
Confirm the correct office/centre, date or appointment instruction before travelling, and take the originals where the guide or agency explicitly requires them.
Keep the appointment, acknowledgement or reference you may need at the physical stage.
Upload the invitation letter, CAC certificate, passport photograph, return ticket and accommodation or host information requested for F4A.
- Official invitation letter from the Nigerian host company
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Evidence of return ticket
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Review the application to ensure the purpose is a permitted short business activity rather than employment, then pay the fee generated by NIS and submit the application.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
After approval, save the electronic visa certificate or approval letter and carry it with the passport and business invitation when travelling to Nigeria.
- Official invitation letter from the Nigerian host company
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-size photograph
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
After approval, save the electronic visa certificate or approval letter and carry it with the passport and business invitation when travelling to Nigeria.
NIS lists 48 hours for the F4A e-Visa where there is no local objection.
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Important notes
- F4A covers short business activities such as meetings, conferences, seminars, training, contract negotiations, marketing, procurement and job interviews.
- NIS states that F4A does not permit employment.
- NIS lists a 90-day visa validity with a 30-day single-entry stay within that validity.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity — Document
- Recent passport-size photograph — Document
- Official invitation letter from the Nigerian host company — Document
- CAC certificate of the inviting company — Document
- Evidence of return ticket — Other requirement
- Hotel reservation or host address in Nigeria — Identity / account detail
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Obtain an official invitation from the Nigerian host company and the company's CAC registration evidence before starting the visa application. Then open the official NIS visa portal, choose Business Single Entry Visa F4A and complete the applicant, passport and business-visit information.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Open the official NIS visa portal, choose Business Single Entry Visa F4A and complete the applicant, passport and business-visit information.
How much does this service cost?
Varies by nationality — The official NIS visa portal calculates the applicable F4A visa fee for the applicant and nationality.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
NIS lists 48 hours for the F4A e-Visa where there is no local objection.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for Nigeria Business Visa: Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Complete the final published step: After approval, save the electronic visa certificate or approval letter and carry it with the passport and business invitation when travelling to Nigeria.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- F4A covers short business activities such as meetings, conferences, seminars, training, contract negotiations, marketing, procurement and job interviews.
- NIS states that F4A does not permit employment.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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