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Nigerian to India Visa Required

Visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders traveling to India

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    Original passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of application, with at least two blank pages.

  • Completed visa application form

    Online visa application form must be completed, printed, and signed in ink under the photograph and on page 2.

  • Passport photograph

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    Two recent passport-sized photographs (50mm x 50mm or 2 x 2 inches) with light background. Photos should be glued on forms.

  • Photocopy of passport data page

    Clear photocopy of the data page of your passport.

  • Introduction Letter

    A letter introducing the applicant, typically from the applicant or a sponsor/employer.

  • Invitation letter

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    Invitation from an Indian host with contact details and a scanned copy of PAN/Aadhar card, sent directly to the Indian High Commission and attached as a printout with the application.

  • Flight booking confirmation

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    Confirmed travel booking showing entry and exit from India.

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Proof of accommodation for the time in India, e.g. hotel bookings.

  • Bank statement

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    Original or stamped bank statement from the last six months to prove sufficient funds for travel.

  • Nigerian national ID or Driver’s License or Voter Card

    Any one official address proof of the applicant.

  • Polio vaccination certificate (OPV/IPV)

    Certificate of oral polio vaccination or IPV, valid for one year from date of administration, mandatory for residents of Nigeria.

  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

    Proof of yellow fever vaccination for all travelers except infants under six months.

Optional Documents

  • Old passport

    Previous passport(s), if any, should be provided to verify previous travel history.

  • Employment verification letter

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    Letter from employer or professional documents to confirm employment status; businessmen to provide basic business documents.

  • Travel insurance certificate

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    Recommended but not mandatory; proof of insurance covering full period of stay in India.

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