HOLIDAY NOTICE
This is to inform the General Public that, the Consulate of Nigeria, New York will be observing the following holidays:
25th December, 2024 Wednesday, Christmas Day
26th December, 2024 Thursday, Boxing Day
Consequently, the offices of the Consulate General of Nigeria, New York will be closed on these days.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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This is to inform the General Public that the VFS / Thebez visa center is temporarily not accepting visa applications.
Please proceed to OIS Office with your VISA application:
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
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.
Effective January 1, 2025, The Administrative charge of US$30.00 for passport processing will increase to US$50.00. Debit / Credit cards (POS) and (USPS) Post Office Money order are acceptable.