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Nigeria High Commission
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Application & submission

All visa applications to be sent to:
Nigeria High Commission
26 Guilfoyle Street, Yarramlumla
ACT 2600
Online application & payment
Open application portal
Pay by money order

Administration fee

Administration Fee
AU$100.00
Money Order made out to Nigeria High Commission

This payment is separate from the STR Visa fee and is non‑refundable

Requirements

Required documents

The STR Visa requires substantially more documentation than other visa types. It is organised into five categories below — open each one to see what’s required.

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  • Original passport, signed and with at least six months remaining validity

  • Three visa application forms filled completely ×3

  • Visa Payment Slip (obtained after the online application (portal.immigration.gov.ng) is complete) x3. ×3

  • Three recent photograph (no laser copies), passport size ×3

  • Bank account statement for the last 6 months x3 ×3

  • Proof of travel: photocopy of round trip air ticket or travel itinerary

  • A letter of invitation from a host (with full address) accepting ‘immigration responsibility’ x3 ×3

  • Copy of Company Registration (Certificate of Incorporation) of the Company you are visiting. x3 ×3

  • Letter of employment x 3 ×3

  • Letter of acceptance x 3 ×3

  • Three (3) certified copies of expatriate quota approval from Nigeria or approval from Nigeria for STR (Ministry of Internal Affairs). ×3

  • Certified copies of all credentials and certificates x 3 ×3

  • CV x 3 ×3

  • Copy of International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever (Yellow Health Card)

  • Prepaid return envelope to hold A4 paperwork

After you apply

Track your application

Check your application status

Track the progress of your STR Visa application online.

Track Application