I would like to invite a Nigerian friend to Italy for tourism, how can I help him get an Italy visa?
Unlike the visa request to travel abroad, which can be done online for a European citizen, the Nigerian citizen who requests a visa for Italy cannot turn to an agency that handles the entire visa process for Italy online.
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To obtain an Italy visa after being invited by Nigerian residents in Italy, it is necessary to follow 4 precise steps:
- Go to the Italian Consulate in Lagos to request information on the type of visa required, if you meet the requirements for obtaining an Italy visa, and understand what documents are required for the visa application. (this can also be done through the website of the Italian Consulate in Nigeria)
How can I contact the Italian Consulate in Lagos?
Here are all the references and the website where you can find all the updated information:
Visa Office, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Email address: lagos.visa@esteri.it
To reduce the visa delivery times, the Italian General Consulate in Lagos has decided to start a collaboration with an authorized external company to receive Italy visa applications.
To book an appointment and for more information, visit their website https://it.tlscontact.com, the company is called TLS, here are their addresses,
Address:
LAGOS, TLScontact- Visa Application Centre
Fourth Floor, Ivie House, 4/6 Ajose Adeogun Street,
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria”
- Thoroughly prepare all required documents.
What are the necessary documents to apply for a tourist visa from Nigeria to Italy?
Typically they include:
- A completed and signed application form
- A passport that is valid for at least six month
- Recent passport-sized photos
- (Document to be prepared by the person in Italy inviting you): Proof of sustenance during the stay in Italy, a Bank Guarantee is the most comprehensive, useful, and fast document to meet this requirement, it costs 135.00 euros for a period of 90 days and we are able to provide it within 24 hours.
- (Document to be prepared by the person in Italy inviting you): A health insurance with a minimum guaranteed amount of 30,000.00 euros to cover medical expenses in case of injury or illness during the stay in Italy.
- (Document to be prepared by the person in Italy inviting you): An invitation letter from the Italian citizen or resident.
- A copy of the flight reservation to Italy, only the reservation is required, not the ticket.
- The foreign citizen who is in Nigeria and applying for the visa must schedule an appointment and submit the visa application at the Italian Embassy or Consulate along with all the required documents.
How long does it take to obtain a visa for Italy 2023 from Nigeria?
- Wait for the visa decision. The duration of the procedure can vary, so it is important to check with the Embassy or Consulate to know the estimated waiting time.
Typically it takes 20/30 days, we recommend applying for it well in advance of the planned arrival date in Italy.
It is recommended to always check with the Consulate for the complete list of required documents and to verify if there are any other provisions to follow in order to obtain a visa for Italy.”
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