Travel visa · Tourist, business, STR, TWP and eVisa
Nigeria Visa Services in Chicago, IL
Nigeria visa applications are submitted online through the Nigerian Immigration Service portal, with the consulate fee paid by credit card at submission. Sameday Passport & Visa completes both the online application and the supplemental form with you, verifies every document against the current requirements, and manages the process from the Chicago office.
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Sameday Passport & Visa service fee. The consulate fee is paid online by card.
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Online plus supplemental
Both the online application and the supplemental form must be completed, printed, and signed before your package is submitted. Sameday Passport & Visa fills in both with you.
Not collected in Chicago
The consulate fee is paid online by credit card at the time of submission, so the Chicago office never holds it.
Cross-checked at the counter
Every document is checked against the current consulate requirements. Nothing is submitted with a missing or deficient document.
In short
Everything you bring for your Nigeria visa.
Bring these to the Chicago office or include them in your mail-in package. Everything is cross-checked against the current consulate requirements before submission.
Complete the application
All Nigeria visa applications are submitted through the Nigerian Immigration Service portal. The consulate fee is paid by credit card at the time of submission. Both the online application and the supplemental form must be completed, printed, and signed first.
Before you come in
Chicago office, 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins welcome.
- Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
- Sunday closed, phone answered
Every Nigeria visa needs
- Online application and supplemental form — both completed online, printed, and signed before submission
- Valid U.S. passport — original, undamaged, at least one blank visa page, signed, valid six months past departure
- Invitation letter from Nigeria — with the accommodation address, the immigration responsibility wording, and a copy of the host’s ID
- Flight itinerary — a confirmed round-trip ticket or booking showing entry and exit dates
- Visa photo — 2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, taken within the last month
How to apply
Tourist visa, everything you bring.
Online application and supplemental form
Both must be completed online, printed, and signed before submission.
Valid U.S. passport
- Original, undamaged, with at least one blank visa page.
- Signed and valid for at least six months past your departure date.
Invitation letter from Nigeria
- From a company or individual host in Nigeria, stating your accommodation address.
- Must include the phrase “accepting full immigration responsibility.”
- Must include a copy of the host’s passport or government-issued ID.
Flight itinerary
A confirmed round-trip ticket or booking confirmation showing entry and exit dates.
Visa photo
2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, taken within the last month. Photos are taken at the Chicago office.
Supplemental application form
Complete, print and sign the supplemental form and include it with your package.
Other categories
Business and STR visas.
Business categories add employer paperwork on top of the tourist document set. The salary line in the employer letter is what the consulate reads first.
Business visa
Same online application, passport and itinerary rules, plus two letters.
- Business letter from your U.S. employer — on company letterhead, an official appointment or employment letter, including your salary. The consulate expects the amount to reflect a substantial professional income
- Invitation letter from your Nigerian host — on official company letterhead, stating the purpose of your visit and the expected duration
- Flight itinerary — confirmed round-trip ticket or booking showing entry and exit dates
- Visa photo — 2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, under one month old
STR business visa
Subject to Regularization. For taking up employment in Nigeria.
- Expatriate Quota approval — your Nigerian employer must have obtained an approved Expatriate Quota before the STR visa can be issued
- What it allows — entry to Nigeria, then completion of your work permit process in-country after arrival
- Four visa photos — 2x2 inches, plain white background, taken within the last month
- Valid U.S. passport — one blank visa page, signed, six months validity past departure
TWP and eVisa
Temporary Work Permit, and the electronic option.
The TWP covers short assignments and needs government pre-approval. The eVisa skips passport submission entirely.
TWP business visa
Temporary Work Permit, for shorter-term assignments.
- TWP approval from Nigeria — pre-approved authorization from the Nigerian government is required before this visa can be issued
- Bring the approval — take the approval document to the Chicago office along with your passport
- Valid U.S. passport — original, undamaged, one blank visa page, signed, six months past departure
- Visa photo — 2x2 inches, plain white background, full face, under one month old
eVisa, no passport submission
Tourism and short business visits, emailed to you.
- Online eVisa application — applied through the Nigerian Immigration Service portal. Sameday Passport & Visa completes the entire application for you
- Valid U.S. passport scan — a clear colour scan or photo of your bio page, valid at least six months beyond your travel date
- Passport photo — a recent digital passport-style photo, white background, full face, no glasses, under one month old
- Flight itinerary and stay — a confirmed round-trip booking, plus an invitation letter or a confirmed hotel reservation for the duration
- Processing time — typically 2 to 5 business days. No FedEx required, the approved eVisa is emailed to you. Print it before you fly
Pricing
Visa fees and processing times.
Nigerian consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa service fee + optional FedEx return. The consulate fee is paid separately by credit card when the online application is submitted, and is not collected by the Chicago office.
Consulate fee
Paid online by credit card at submission. eVisa consulate fees vary by category, so call for a quote.
Sameday Passport & Visa service fee
Both applications completed with you, documents verified, submission and collection handled in Chicago.
FedEx return
Optional and fully tracked. Your passport comes back with the visa in it.
Consulate fee + Sameday Passport & Visa service fee + FedEx return
What the total covers
- Both the online application and the supplemental form completed, printed and checked with you.
- Invitation and employer letters reviewed against the exact consulate wording before submission.
- Documents verified at the Chicago counter at 432 N Clark Street, Suite 203, then submitted the same day.
- FedEx return applies to sticker visas only. The eVisa is emailed, so nothing needs shipping back.
- A prepaid return label of your own means no FedEx charge from Sameday Passport & Visa.
- Give a FedEx account number and Sameday Passport & Visa generates the air bill for a flat $5.
Important notice to our customers
Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services has ONE Chicago office location only.
Sameday Passport & Visa is not affiliated with any other business using a similar name in the Chicago area, including businesses appearing under similar names on Google, Google Maps, social media, or online advertisements.
Before making a payment, submitting documents, or visiting an office, please verify that you are contacting us through the official phone number and website listed on this page.
If you are unsure whether you are communicating with Sameday Passports and Visa Expedite Services, please call us directly at (708) 360-7277 for verification.
Our official location
432 N Clark StreetSuite #203
Chicago, IL 60654
Suite 203, one floor up. Call (708) 360-7277 if you need directions from your side of the city.
Verify by phone: (708) 360-7277Directions & parking info
Landmark432 N Clark Street, Suite 203. Take the elevator to the second floor.
Good to know
Common questions about Nigeria visa applications
Does the Nigeria visa application have to be submitted online?
Does Nigeria offer an eVisa?
What must the invitation letter for a Nigeria tourist visa include?
What is the difference between the STR and TWP Nigeria business visas?
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What is the consulate fee for a Nigeria visa?
Can I walk in with my Nigeria documents in Chicago?
Nigeria wants one blank visa page and six months of validity past departure. If your book falls short, Sameday Passport & Visa can renew it in Chicago first, then file the visa against the new passport.
Schedule a free consultation
Send your travel date and visa category and the Chicago office will confirm the documents, the consulate fee and the fastest option.
Walk in today
432 N Clark Street, Suite 203Chicago, IL 76011
Walk in with your documents and both applications are completed and submitted the same day. Photos are taken at the counter.
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