General Information and Requirements

General Information and Requirements

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    ​Please see specific requirements according to the type of visa requested (Tourism and Pilgrimage, Medical, Business, Higher Education and Training, Visa from Interior Ministry, Authentication of documents)
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    Consular services Hours
    Monday - Friday   10:00 - 13:00 for submission
    Monday - Thursday   14:30 - 16:00 for collection
    The Embassy is closed on both Jewish and Local holidays
    Basic documents required during visa interview
    1. Travel passport must have at least 3 consecutive blank pages and a validity period of at least Ten (10) months at the date of visa application.
    2. Non-refundable visa application fee applies. We accept only cash.
    3. Two clear colored passport sized photographs. (5cm x 5cm on white background)
    4. Show evidence of employment or business activity E.g.. Employment letter, Business Incorporation/ Registration and any other evidence of business undertaking.
    5. Statement of account for six months (Corporate accounts) plus six months for personal accounts. For Personal Accounts holders, only six months statements required. (Corporate account holders must show proof of ownership of the business and be signatories to this account.    
     6. Make a reservation for hotel and airline flight and bring along the  confirmation.                    
     7. Any other documents to support your application.
                (a)         Medical cases must show letter of appointment with the hospital in Israel plus a medical report from a local hospital in Nigeria.                   
               (b)         Applicants travelling with their children under 18years of age must show birth certificates endorsed by the Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria.                         
               (c)          Other applicants to show proof of purpose for the visit in support of their application.
     8. All applications must be submitted by each Applicant personally.
     Processing of VISA application
    VISA  processing takes 14 working days. 
    Security instructions for people who wish to obtain Consular services at the Mission's office
    1. Please bring a photo ID.
    2. Every visitor and his belongings will be required to undergo a security check.
    3. For security purposes, no personal objects will be allowed into the Mission, including handbags, mobile phones and electronic devices.
    4. Do not bring large handbags or suitcases to the Mission.
    5. Do not bring food and/or beverage bottles or containers.
    6. The Mission’s security directives apply to people in the Consular waiting room. The instructions of the security staff must be obeyed at all times.
    Please note that:
    1.       All visa Applicants must appear in person for an interview
    2.       All visa Applicants must have a valid international passport (minimum ten months validity)
    3.     Please make sure you have all the necessary documents before visiting the Embassy.