Visa and Entry Requirements for Travel to Nigeria
All international participants attending the ICEES/SSCMS 2026 in Nigeria must comply with the entry and immigration requirements of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Visit the Official e-Visa Portal: Go to the Nigerian Immigration Service website (or a designated official e-visa site). https://immigration.gov.ng/
- Register an Account: Provide basic information and create login credentials.
- Select Visa Category: Choose the appropriate short-visit visa option (tourism, business, TWP, etc.).
- Complete the Application Form: Fill in your personal details, travel purpose, dates, and passport information.
- Upload Required Documents: Depending on the visa type, this may include invitation letters, bank statements, hotel reservations, passport bio-data page, etc.
- Pay the Visa Fee: Payment is usually made online via credit/debit card or other supported e-payment methods.
- Wait for Approval: You’ll receive updates via email. If approved, an e-Visa Approval Letter or Visa Approval Confirmation will be issued.
- Obtain Entry: Print out the confirmation and carry it with you to Nigeria. Upon arrival, you may receive a visa sticker or endorsement in your passport, or in some cases, an electronic entry stamp.
Conference Invitation Letter
Registered participants who require documentation to support their travel application may request an official conference invitation letter from the conference secretariat by emailing icees@uniosun.edu.ng with the email header “Conference Invitation Letter – [Your Name]”. Please include the name of institution and country.