applying for nigerian visit visa

[arise 3]

Hi VJ's i really need some advice friends,

my fiance (USC) had applied for the nigerian visa at the atlanta embassy, we submitted everything (flight booking, hotel booking, an invitation letter, my Nig passport data page, bank details), with two money orders(cos she doesn't have CC) one for 160 and 30. The 160 was cashed and the application was sent back with d 30$ money order was returned back with the application and NO VISA< she tried calling the atlanta embassy, but no responce.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

did they return her passport?

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

** Moving from K1 fiance visa to Africa Regional forum as specific to Nigeria ****

[ndu26 114]

Yes , Those Nigerian consulates could be very frustarting trying to reach someone on the phone. How far from ATL are you guys? I applied for a friend(USC) for my wedding four months ago in NYC and it was no hassle cos we went in person and got the visa the next day.

[LAGOSLOVE 10]

Hi VJ's i really need some advice friends,

my fiance (USC) had applied for the nigerian visa at the atlanta embassy, we submitted everything (flight booking, hotel booking, an invitation letter, my Nig passport data page, bank details), with two money orders(cos she doesn't have CC) one for 160 and 30. The 160 was cashed and the application was sent back with d 30$ money order was returned back with the application and NO VISA< she tried calling the atlanta embassy, but no responce.

FIRST....DID SHE SEND IN HER PASSPORT WITH THE APPLICATION AND THE FEE...? NOW....WHAT DID YOUR INVITATION LETTER SAY?? BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO BE SPECIFIC. IF YOU WANT I CAN COACH YOU ON WHAT IT SHOULD SAY. SHE MAY HAVE TO RESUBMIT THE APPLICATION IF THIS WAS NOT DONE. I SUBMITTED MINE TO WASHINGTON DC. I GOT IT BACK IN THREE DAYS WITH THE VISA STAMPED IN MY PASSPORT. IT'S DIFFICULT GETTING THEM ON THE PHONE IN ATL AND WASHINGTON BUT SHE CAN TRY WASHINGTON. SEND ME AN INBOX FOR MORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SO SHE CAN GET THAT VISA. I'LL HELP ALL I CAN.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

The passport wasn't noted, I was hoping they kept it for the visa. If you didn't send the passport or it was returned, was the money order from the US postal service ? If you check the immigration visa portal immigration portal Nigeria using your reciept details is the status paid ? I don't think they will issue a visa until the payment clears the Nigerian site. Most people pay online.

[arise 3]

did they return her passport?

yes her passport was returned and also the 30 money order , no visa

[arise 3]

Yes , Those Nigerian consulates could be very frustarting trying to reach someone on the phone. How far from ATL are you guys? I applied for a friend(USC) for my wedding four months ago in NYC and it was no hassle cos we went in person and got the visa the next day.

we are in north carolina

[Kehinde 45]

Hi VJ's i really need some advice friends,

my fiance (USC) had applied for the nigerian visa at the atlanta embassy, we submitted everything (flight booking, hotel booking, an invitation letter, my Nig passport data page, bank details), with two money orders(cos she doesn't have CC) one for 160 and 30. The 160 was cashed and the application was sent back with d 30$ money order was returned back with the application and NO VISA< she tried calling the atlanta embassy, but no responce.

It sounds like your request for a visa was denied. You need to find out why or try using TDS in Washington.

[Aya820 33]

Hi VJ's i really need some advice friends,

my fiance (USC) had applied for the nigerian visa at the atlanta embassy, we submitted everything (flight booking, hotel booking, an invitation letter, my Nig passport data page, bank details), with two money orders(cos she doesn't have CC) one for 160 and 30. The 160 was cashed and the application was sent back with d 30$ money order was returned back with the application and NO VISA< she tried calling the atlanta embassy, but no responce.

Check all the requirements listed below and see if anything was missing:

•Current Passport (with at least 6 months validity)

•Completed visa application form

•Confirmation of online payment

•2 passport size pictures

•Letter of invitation from host accepting full immigration responsibility

•Data page of host Passport,

•Confirmed Hotel reservation, if the applicant is not staying with host.

•Evidence of funds to cover stay in Nigeria (letter from bank etc.)

•Holders of non–US passports must provide proof of legal residency (photocopy of green card)

•Copy of airline ticket or flight itinerary.(WHERE APPLICABLE).

Also, please note according to the Nigerian Embassy website: NIGERIAN EMBASSY USA PORTAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR NIGERIAN TOURIST VISA:

All visa applications and payment of fees are to be made through the Nigeria immigration Website at https:portal://immigration.gov.ng. After filling the online form, print out the form and submit. Proceed to the payments section and make the payment. Be sure to print out confirmation of payment and attach to the application. These documents should be mailed to the Embassy with a PROCESSING FEE of $30.00 per applicant, in money order addressed to the Embassy of Nigeria.

And from immigration portal: NIGERIAN VISA IMMIGRATION PORTAL

THE USE OF MONEY ORDERS WILL ALWAYS REMAIN AN OPTION AVAILABLE TO OUR CUSTOMERS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PRINT OUT THE PAYMENT INSTRUCTION PAGE (TRACKING NUMBER PAGE) AS A HANDY REFERENCE IF YOU ARE PAYING VIA MONEY ORDER.

MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

All applications to be submitted by mail must be sent via an envelope with a tracking number. The application must also have a self-addressed prepaid FEDEX, UPS, or USPS EXPRESS MAIL return envelope. All visa applications posted to the Embassy MUST HAVE TRACKING NUMBERS. Do not attach a standard envelope and stamp, as the Embassy will send back the application, unprocessed.

Hopefully she filled out the application online and printed the tracking number page as this will/should give her instructions. And if not done so already, contact Lagoslove on the wording of the Invitation letter.

I have also found on different websites that the processing fee is $35.00 (not $30.00). For example, see here: TDS

Edited January 7, 2013 by Aya820