Visa Advisory & Filing

Visa Services — Documents & Processing Times

End-to-end visa support for Nigerian travellers: document vetting, appointment booking, interview preparation and filing. Below are the documents each mission asks for and typical processing times. Tap Enquire on WhatsApp and a Travify visa consultant will confirm today's fees and review your file.

Documents required for almost every visa

  • International passport valid at least 6 months beyond your return date
  • Recent passport photographs on a white background
  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • Proof of funds — usually 3 to 6 months of stamped bank statements
  • Proof of employment, business ownership or studentship
  • Confirmed flight reservation and accommodation booking
  • Travel insurance covering the full duration of the trip

UAE (Dubai)

30 / 60-day tourist visa

Processing: 48 – 72 hours

Validity: 60 days to enter, 30 or 60 days stay

No embassy interview. Issued electronically and sent to your email.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 6+ months (data page scan)
  • Recent passport photograph, white background
  • Confirmed return flight itinerary
  • Hotel reservation or host details in the UAE
  • Travify travel insurance certificate

United Kingdom

Standard visitor visa (6 months)

Processing: 3 – 6 weeks (priority options available)

Validity: 6 months, 2 or 5 years also available

Biometrics appointment in Lagos or Abuja required.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 6+ months + old passports
  • 6 months personal bank statement, stamped
  • Employment / business letter and company registration (CAC)
  • Tax clearance or personal tax receipts
  • Proof of property or other assets in Nigeria
  • Sponsorship letter and sponsor documents (if sponsored)
  • Travel itinerary and accommodation booking

Schengen (Europe)

Short-stay tourist visa (Type C)

Processing: 15 – 30 working days

Validity: 90 days within a 180-day period

Apply through the embassy of your main destination country.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 3+ months beyond return
  • Completed Schengen application form
  • 2 recent biometric photographs (35x45mm)
  • 6 months bank statement, stamped
  • Employment letter and pay slips or business documents
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation
  • Hotel bookings for the full stay
  • Schengen-compliant travel insurance (EUR 30,000 cover)

United States

B1/B2 visitor visa

Processing: Depends on interview availability

Validity: Up to 2 years, multiple entry

Includes DS-160 filing, appointment booking and interview coaching.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 6+ months + old passports
  • DS-160 confirmation page
  • Appointment confirmation and visa fee receipt
  • Recent 2x2 inch photograph
  • Bank statements and proof of funds
  • Employment or business proof and tax documents
  • Evidence of strong ties to Nigeria (family, property, job)

Canada

Temporary resident (visitor) visa

Processing: 8 – 16 weeks

Validity: Up to 10 years, multiple entry

Full online application, biometrics at a VAC in Lagos or Abuja.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 6+ months
  • Digital photograph meeting IRCC specification
  • 6 months bank statement and proof of funds
  • Employment letter, pay slips or business registration
  • Detailed travel purpose letter and itinerary
  • Invitation letter from host in Canada (if applicable)
  • Marriage and birth certificates for family applications

Qatar

Tourist / transit visa (Hayya)

Processing: 3 – 7 working days

Validity: 30 days

Free transit visa available when flying Qatar Airways with a stopover.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photograph, white background
  • Confirmed flight booking
  • Hotel reservation in Qatar

Türkiye

Sticker tourist visa

Processing: 10 – 20 working days

Validity: 30 days, single entry

Holders of a valid UK, US or Schengen visa may qualify for an e-Visa.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 6+ months
  • 2 biometric photographs
  • 3 – 6 months bank statement
  • Employment or business letter
  • Return flight reservation and hotel booking
  • Travel insurance certificate

South Africa

Visitor visa (tourism)

Processing: 2 – 6 weeks

Validity: Up to 90 days

Yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory.

Required documents

  • International passport valid 30+ days beyond return, 2 blank pages
  • Completed BI-84 application form
  • Yellow fever vaccination card
  • 3 months bank statement
  • Employment letter and proof of return
  • Flight itinerary and accommodation booking

Need flights and hotels with your visa?

Embassies want a confirmed itinerary and accommodation. We issue both alongside your visa application.