Phone Number: |
(234)-1-261-5697 or (234)-1-261-5699
In case no one picks up any of the first set of numbers, try:
(234)-1-261-0050/0078/0139/0195/1414/6477
Fax numbers:
(234)-1-261-2218, (234)-1-261-9856
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E-Mail: |
lagosIV@state.gov for immigrant visas
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Address: |
2, Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria |
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Working Hours: |
7:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Thursday. |
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Best Contact Method: |
First--email; autoresponses within an hour then will take 2-3 days to reply
Second-- Visit information booth at the consulate.
Third--Call, however you can never get through by calling. Email or in person is best.
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Can take 1 to 4 months, but it's faster if you go and pick up the packets. Hours you can pick up are 7:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday. No holidays. Picking up packets not available due to construction. You can get the forms online at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visa_forms.html
No need to go to the consulate to pick up forms Down load then and email LagosIV@state.gov for your interview.
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
DS-156
DS-156K
OF-167
Police Report request letter
I-693 |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Interview date Notification letter |
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Forms to Consulate? |
None, they should all be brought to the interview |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Passport
Birth certificate
Two passport photo
Police report
Packet 3
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same_Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Couple days to sometimes a week, depending on the situation. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
#18,000 naira (10,000 naira initial deposit on first visit and the balance 8,000 naira on second appointment.
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List of doctors? |
Kamorass Specialist Clinics
Plot 238A
Muri Okunola st. Vitoria Island
Lagos
Tel. 23417731536 (Dr.Omotosho)
NEED TO BE THERE BETWEEN 8AM TO 12PM |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
2 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
Varies from 2 to 7 hrs. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
All vaccination type required |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
There are many nearby to choose from. |
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Additional Info? |
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html |
