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Visa Application Criteria for Kenya

Single-Entry Visitor Visa: This e-visa allows you to enter Kenya once. The single-entry visa is for those who want to go to Kenya for business, tourism or medical reasons. It is valid for three months from the date of issue with a stay of up to 90 days in Kenya. You can renew the single-entry visa for up to a maximum of six months at the immigration headquarters in Nairobi. The criteria for visa application include:

  • Passport valid for at least six months with at least one blank page for entry stamps
  • A return ticket
  • One scanned photograph –must follow the Kenyan government’s photo guideline
  • Travel itinerary
  • Hotel bookings
  • Invitation letter (if visiting family)
  • Follow the Kenyan eVisa checklist to ensure you have all the necessary documents.

Visa Application Criteria for East Africa

This is a Joint Tourist Visa and it allows the traveler to travel to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda only. It can be used multiple times for tourism purposes. The visa prohibits employment and is issued only for tourism purposes. The visa is valid for 90 days and is not renewable upon expiry or upon exit from the block (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda).

  • One clear colored passport size photo with white background recently taken (with at least 6 months validity) without glasses, caps and scurf; (the photo should be attached to the application form Vaccination Certificate (Yellow fever)
  • A complete filled application form.
  • Visa application letter addressed to the issuing authority of the concerned country
  • Return Ticket
  • Travel Itinerary

Visa Application Criteria for South Africa

Visitors’ visas are for international travellers (citizens of other countries) who have permanent residence outside South Africa and who wish to visit the country on a temporary basis for tourism or business purposes for a period of 90 days or less.

  • A passport or travel document valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of your intended visit
  • Your passport must have at least TWO unused page for entry / departure endorsements
  • A completed Form BI-84 (application for a visa)
  • Proof of legal status for non-U.S. citizens (Certified/notarized copy of greencard, H1B, F1, J1, etc.)
  • A yellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)
  • Statement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visit
  • Proof of itinerary/reservation of round trip air tickets
  • A return or onward ticket if you are travelling by air
  • Proof of hotel accommodation (confirmed hotel reservation) or a letter of invitation from the host (relative or friend) in South Africa
  • Proof of host’s legal status in South Africa (copy of I.D. Book/ passport if South African citizen) or copy of passport and a copy of visa or residence status in South Africa, certified by the South African Police Service.
  • Proof of financial means to pay for your living expenses while in South Africa including bank statements, salary advances or cash available (including credit cards and travellers’ cheques)

Visa Application Criteria for Vancouver

The eTA applies to citizens of countries that are visa-exempt and lawful permanent residents of the USA flying to or transiting through Canada.

Visiting Visa Application Criteria

  • The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
  • Valid passport or travel document with at least 1 free page
  • alien’s passport for stateless persons
  • US Permit to Re-Enter (Form I-327)
  • US Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)
  • other refugee travel documents for non-citizens

Visa Application Criteria for Canada

  • Completed Visitor Visa (IMM 5257) and Family Information (IMM 5645) forms.
  • Your original and copy of your Nigerian passport. The passport will need to be valid for at least six months beyond your date of return and have at least two blank pages.
  • Two colour photographs that meet the visa photo requirements.
  • Proof of application processing fee and, if applicable, biometric fee.
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the trip (i.e. three months’bank statements, payslips, proof of investments etc.).
  • If you are not paying for the trip you will need a letter from the person or institution sponsoring your trip and additional documents (i.e. a copy of their passport and a bank statement proving they have sufficient funds).
  • Proof of ties to Nigeria (i.e. employment letter, proof of businesses or assets etc.).
  • Copy of provisional flight booking and travel itinerary (i.e. accommodation reservations).
  • You may need to provide a medical history or proof of good health.
  • Previous passports showing travel history.
  • Additional documents to support your application (i.e. marriage certificates, invitation letters etc.).
  • A self-addressed return courier envelope.
  • Minors (under 18) travelling alone will need a letter of authorisation signed by both parents or legal guardians. For minors travelling with one parent, a letter of authorisation from the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian is required.
  • If you are visiting family or travelling for business you will need an invitation letter detailing the nature of the visit, length of stay, details of the host person or business, etc.

Visa Application Criteria for UK

  • A valid international passport with a page that is blank on both sides
  • Completed online visa application form
  • One passport photograph that meets the UK requirements
  • Travel history
  • Visa fee
  • Proof of financial capability (e.g. original bank statement that is not older than 3 months)
  • Travel itinerary including confirmation of accommodation and flight reservations
  • A letter of invitation if you are being sponsored by a friend or family member
  • Evidence of ties to Nigeria, e.g, employment letter, marriage documents.
  • Original marriage certificate if you are travelling with your spouse
  • Birth certificates for your children if you are travelling together
  • If you are travelling for business you will need to include: a letter of invitation/confirmation of training/confirmation of conference; and full details for an authorised representative from your company and their contact details.

Visa Application Criteria for Europe

  • Valid passport
  • Completed Schengen visit visa application form
  • Proof of Paid Fee
  • Schengen Travel Insurance.
  • Biometric Data.
  • Travel itinerary including countries you plan to visit, accommodation & flight details
  • Evidence of financial sufficiency
  • Evidence of your employment or student status to prove you will not be staying on
  • Proof of adequate health insurance
  • Copies of Previous Visas.