To enter the Federal Republic of Nigeria visitors will have to apply for a visa. A letter of invitation will be issued by NTDC and sent to you by Greenworld Communications().
Passports
Passports valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of departure required by all.
Visas
Required by all except the following:
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Nationals of Benin, Burkina-Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo for stays of up to 90 days;
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Transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided they hold valid onward or return documentation and are not leaving the airport.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission).
Application requirements
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Completed application form.
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Passport.
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1 passport-size photo.
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Onward or return ticket for Tourist visas.
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Letter of introduction from a company or a resident of Nigeria, accepting immigration responsibility
for applicant; any Nigerian inviting a visitor must attach photocopies of pages 1-5 of his own passport, while a resident must enclose a copy of his residence permit
Climate
Lagos in March is characterized by the hot mid-mornings and afternoons [30oC+] , low humidity, cool early mornings and nights.
Hotels
Despite the civilian administration's focus on improved incentives to attract greater Foreign Direct Investment, the boom in hotel building still lags behind demand. Hotel rooms are relatively expensive [$80+] and local brands cope well with competition from major international franchises such as Sofitel, Proteas, Le Meridien, Holiday Inn, Sheraton, etc.
Transportation
Car Hire: Although local air-conditioned car hires services are available at all airports and hotels [$8 – $10/hour], major international car hire franchises also operate, i.e. AVIS, HERTZ & Europe Car. Please check their sites for tariffs and rental conditions.
Helicopter Shuttle: Recent innovations are the heliports in Victoria Island [10 minutes from the venue and Sheraton, FPH & Proteas hotels] and Maryland [10 minutes from the international airport & 2 minutes from Sheraton Hotel – Ikeja.
The 10-minute flight cuts off a 45-minute to 2-hour drive [traffic dependent] for those who can afford the convenience.
Airports: Muritala Mohammed International is an ECOWAS regional hub that operates 24 hours a day – most major international carriers operate 3 – 4 flights/week. Its approximately 45 minutes [50Km.] from the event venue – though this is only relevant outside of peak traffic hours [6.00 am – 10.00 am & 4.30 pm – 8.00 pm] |
