NOTE:
-Nigerian Visa should be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.Unused visa will expire after 90 days.
-With effect from January 3, 2018 this Consulate will no longer accept visa applications except for Diplomatic Passport holders.  Please refer to the posting on the website for further information.
-Payments online are now being processed through Innovate1 and processing of visas will be handled by OIS.

PASSPORT APPLICANTS:
The Consulate is open for Passport and Visa applications from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Mondays thru Fridays except holidays. 

The Consulate General of Nigeria, New York wishes to inform Nigerians under our jurisdiction that the Immigration Advise circulating in the social media did not eminate from the Consulate.

It is to be noted that the website of the Consulate remains the official medium of communication.

Please endeavor to check the website regularly for updates.

PROCESSING FEES

This is to inform the General Public that effective April 21, 2017, service/admin fees will no longer be charged on applications for passports and visas by the Consulate.

With immediate effect, this Consulate will no longer process Emergency Travel Certificates in lieu of expired and lost passports.  We advise applicants to apply for new or replacement passports. Emergency Travel Certificates will only be processed for those incarcerated and need to travel home.