HOLIDAY NOTICE
This is to inform the General Public that, Friday, 18th April and Monday, 21st April, 2025, have been declared public holidays in observance of Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.
Consequently, the offices of the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York, will be closed on these days. Normal business will resume on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON PASSPORT AND VISA APPLICATIONS:
PASSPORT APPLICANTS:
** We regret to inform you that the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York is currently not accepting walk-ins.
** PLEASE COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO THE CONSULATE:
1. Copy of Payment slip ( valid for at least 3 months )
2. Copy of Acknowledgement slip
3. Most recent Nigerian passport
4. Photocopy of the data page of passport
5. Copy of Confirmation of appointment.
6. Prepaid, self-addressed overnight express or priority USPS envelope (include telephone number and take note of your tracking number)
FOR MINORS
7. Letter of Consent signed by both parents.
8. Photocopy of data page of parents’ Nigerian passports.
9. Copy of birth certificate of the child.
10. If in sole custody of the child, copy of Court Order.
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VISA APPLICANTS:
All Visa applications MUST BE SUBMITTED ATLEAST 21 WORKING DAYS BEFORE INTENDED DAY OF TRAVEL at the OIS Office.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO THE OIS CENTRE:
1. Visit https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/ for category, class and visa requirements.
2. Complete and submit the application form online.
3. Schedule appointment online via www.oisservices.com.
Online Integrated Solutions Inc. (OIS Services)
370 Lexington Avenue Suite 613
New York, NY 10017
Tel: 917 900 1114
Email: infony@oisservices.com
Website: www.oisservices.com/home.php
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PLEASE ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF YOUR NAME. Use the exact name sequence (Last Name, First Name and Middle Names). All names listed on the passport and the spelling must be identical with the NIN registration and passport online application and payment. Inaccuracy will result to delay in processing of passport and applicant may need to make necessary amendment with the NIN Center or make another payment.
Visit: https:nimc.gov.ng/us-enrolment-centres/ for locations
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Experience Wole Soyinka's The Swamp Dwellers, a powerful Off-Broadway drama exploring tradition, change and family in 1950s Nigeria. The show is now playing at Polonsky Shakespeare Center through April, 20.
For more information and tickets visit: https://tfana.org/events/the-swamp-dwellers
Please find below the States under the Jurisdiction of the CONSULATE GENERAL OF NIGERIA IN NEW YORK - New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, Illinois, Rhode Island, Iowa, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Winconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Minnesota.
The Administrative charge by the Consulate General for passport processing is US$50.00. NO CASH PAYMENT, Debit / Credit cards (POS) and (USPS) Post Office Money order are the only acceptable means for payment.