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Nigeria Visa Services in Los Angeles
Nigeria visa applications are submitted online through the Nigerian Immigration Service portal, with the consulate fee paid by credit card at submission. Sameday Passport & Visa completes both the online application and the supplemental form with you, verifies every document against the current requirements, and manages the process from the West LA office.
Service fee, by speed
Consulate fee and optional FedEx are listed separately below.
Or see the full fee breakdown and all visa countries.
Nigerian Immigration Service portal
All Nigeria visa applications are submitted there. The consulate fee is paid by credit card at the time of submission.
Application and supplemental
Both must be completed, printed, and signed before your package is submitted.
Against current requirements
Nothing goes out with a missing or deficient document.
eVisa emailed to you
The eVisa is delivered to your email in 2 to 5 business days. Print it before you fly.
In short
Documents to bring.
Bring these to the Sameday Passport & Visa office or include them in your mail-in package. Everything is cross-checked against the current consulate requirements before submission.
- Online application and supplemental form both completed, printed and signed.
- Valid U.S. passport original, undamaged, one blank visa page, signed, valid 6 months past departure.
- Invitation or business letter depending on your visa type.
- 2x2 visa photo taken in the Sameday Passport & Visa office.
Start here: Nigerian Immigration Service Portal
All Nigeria visa applications are submitted here. The consulate fee is paid by credit card at the time of submission.
Important notice to our customers
Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services has ONE Los Angeles-area office location only.
Sameday Passport & Visa is not affiliated with any other business using a similar name in the Los Angeles area, including businesses appearing under similar names on Google, Google Maps, social media, or online advertisements.
Before making a payment, submitting documents, or visiting an office, please verify that you are contacting us through the official phone number and website listed on this page.
If you are unsure whether you are communicating with Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services, please call us directly at (310) 402-1619 for verification.
Our official location
11022 Santa Monica Blvd.Suite #100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Silver Building on the Service Road, opposite the Porsche dealership, next to BevMo!, at Sepulveda & Santa Monica Blvd.
Verify by phone: (310) 402-1619Directions & parking info
ParkingSTREET PAID METER PARKING AVAILABLE. Lots of parking available on the street in front of office.
Accessible entryStep-free access at street level, so wheelchair and mobility-aid users can come in easily.
Tourist visa
Tourist visa, six things to prepare.
Online application + supplemental form
Both must be completed online, printed, and signed before submission.
Valid U.S. passport
Original, undamaged, with at least one blank visa page.
Signed and valid for at least six months past your departure date.
Invitation letter from Nigeria
From a company or individual host in Nigeria, stating your accommodation address.
Must include the phrase “accepting full immigration responsibility.”
Must include a copy of the host's passport or government-issued ID.
Flight itinerary
A confirmed round-trip ticket or booking confirmation showing entry and exit dates.
Visa photo
2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, taken within the last month. Photos are taken in the Sameday Passport & Visa office.
Supplemental application form
Complete, print and sign the supplemental form and include it with your package.
Business visa
Business visa, six things to prepare.
Online application + supplemental form
Both must be completed online, printed, and signed before submission.
Valid U.S. passport
Original, undamaged, with at least one blank visa page, signed and valid six months past departure.
Business letter from your U.S. employer
On company letterhead — must be an official appointment or employment letter.
Must include your salary. The consulate expects the amount to reflect a substantial professional income.
Invitation letter from your Nigerian host
On official company letterhead, stating the purpose of your visit and the expected duration.
Flight itinerary
A confirmed round-trip ticket or booking confirmation showing entry and exit dates.
Visa photo
2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, taken within the last month.
STR and TWP
STR business visa and TWP business visa.
Both work categories start with the same two forms. What differs is the approval your Nigerian employer must hold before the visa can be issued.
STR business visa, four things to prepare
- Online application + supplemental form. Both must be completed online, printed, and signed before submission.
- Valid U.S. passport. Original, undamaged, with at least one blank visa page, signed and valid six months past departure.
- Expatriate Quota approval. Your Nigerian employer must have obtained an approved Expatriate Quota before the STR visa can be issued. The STR visa lets you enter Nigeria and complete your work permit process in-country after arrival.
- Four visa photos. 2x2 inches, plain white background, taken within the last month. Photos are taken in the Sameday Passport & Visa office.
TWP business visa, four things to prepare
- Online application + supplemental form. Both must be completed online, printed, and signed before submission.
- Valid U.S. passport. Original, undamaged, with at least one blank visa page, signed and valid six months past departure.
- TWP approval from Nigeria. Pre-approved authorization from the Nigerian government is required before this visa can be issued. Bring the approval document to the Sameday Passport & Visa office along with your passport.
- Visa photo. 2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, taken within the last month.
eVisa
eVisa, six things to prepare.
No passport submission required. The approved eVisa is delivered to your email.
Online eVisa application
Applied through the Nigerian Immigration Service portal. Sameday Passport & Visa completes the entire application for you.
The eVisa is emailed to you — no passport drop-off needed. Print it and carry it when you travel.
Valid U.S. passport scan
A clear color scan or photo of your passport bio/data page.
Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended travel date.
Passport photo
A recent digital passport-style photo — white background, full face, no glasses, taken within the last month.
Flight itinerary
A confirmed round-trip booking showing your entry and exit dates from Nigeria.
Invitation or hotel booking
Either an invitation letter from a host in Nigeria or a confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of your stay.
Processing time
Nigeria eVisa typically takes 2 to 5 business days.
No FedEx required — the approved eVisa is delivered to your email. Print it before you fly.
Pricing
Fees and processing times.
Your total is the Nigerian consulate fee plus the Sameday Passport & Visa service fee plus optional FedEx return. The consulate fee is paid separately by credit card when you submit the online application.
It is charged at the time of application submission and is not collected by the Sameday Passport & Visa office.
Consulate fee
Paid online by credit card.
Sameday Passport & Visa service fee
Choose the speed your travel date needs.
FedEx return
For sticker visa only. The eVisa is emailed, so no FedEx is needed.
Consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa service fee + FedEx return
- Bringing your own prepaid label means no FedEx charge from Sameday Passport & Visa.
- Provide a FedEx account number and Sameday Passport & Visa generates the air bill for a flat $5 fee.
- eVisa consulate fees vary. Call (310) 402-1619 and Sameday Passport & Visa will confirm the current amount.
Good to know
Common questions about Nigeria visa applications
Does the Nigeria visa application have to be submitted online?
Does Nigeria offer an eVisa?
What must the invitation letter for a Nigeria tourist visa include?
What is the difference between the STR and TWP Nigeria business visas?
How long does a Nigeria visa take to process from Los Angeles?
What does the business letter for a Nigeria business visa need to say?
A Nigeria sticker visa is placed in the passport you hold now. If yours expires within six months of departure or has no blank visa page, Sameday Passport & Visa can renew it first and then file the visa against the new book.
Schedule a free consultation
Tell Sameday Passport & Visa about the trip and an agent will call you back with the visa type, the documents, and the fastest option.
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11022 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 100West Los Angeles, CA 90025
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