Visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders traveling to India
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
Get InstantlyTwo 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
Get InstantlyInvitation 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
Get InstantlyConfirmed travel booking showing entry and exit from India.
Hotel confirmation letter
Get InstantlyProof of accommodation for the time in India, e.g. hotel bookings.
Bank statement
Get InstantlyOriginal 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.
Old passport
Previous passport(s), if any, should be provided to verify previous travel history.
Employment verification letter
Get InstantlyLetter from employer or professional documents to confirm employment status; businessmen to provide basic business documents.
Travel insurance certificate
Get InstantlyRecommended but not mandatory; proof of insurance covering full period of stay in India.
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