How to Apply for a Nigeria Visa in Houston

Greater Houston is the fifth most-populous metropolitan area in the United States with a population of over 7 million residents.  This is one of America’s most ethnically diverse cities.  With over 145 different languages being spoken in this global city, it is no surprise Houston has plenty of great restaurants offering delicious cuisine from all over the world, including dozens of West African restaurants and food trucks offering Nigerian, Ghanaian, Cameroonian, and Senegalese food.  Known as “H-Town” or “Hustle-Town”, Houston is a fast-growing and youthful city that attracts international investors and businesspeople.  Houston has over 4,600 energy-related firms operating across the metropolitan area and is considered the energy capital of the world.  There are about 40,000 Nigerian citizens living in Houston, and perhaps four times as many first and second-generation Nigerian-Americans.   

Nigeria is a West African country located on the Gulf of Guinea that is roughly the combined size of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.  Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and seventh most-populous in the world.  Known as the “Giant of Africa”, Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa and is well known for its huge oil and gas sector, making this an important country for Houston businesspeople and engineers working in the energy industry.  Nigeria also has a dynamic film and entertainment industry known as “Nollywood” that producers nearly 2,000 movies each year and employs over 1 million people.  Houston has hosted Nollywood film festivals and its theaters often have screenings of Nigerian films.  Abuja is the political capital of Nigeria and Lagos is its economic and cultural capital.  English is the official language of Nigeria, but Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa are some of its most widely spoken native languages.

Obtaining a Nigerian Visa from Houston

Nigerian visas are issued by the Nigerian government in the United States.  The Nigerian government is represented by two consulates (there is one located in Atlanta and the other is in New York City) and one embassy, located in Washington, D.C.  To apply for a Nigerian visa from Houston, you must contact OIS Services (the contractor for the Nigerian government) and appear in person at one of their offices.  There is an OIS office in Houston along with OIS offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington, D.C.  Please check the website of OIS for more details about their contact information and give them a call to ensure their office is open:  https://oisservices.com/

It is a good idea to review the requirements for the visa on the Nigerian consulate website.  Here is the link to the consulate website in Atlanta: https://nigeria-consulate-atl.org/visas/.  As mentioned on the consulate website, you will apply for the visa online here: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/.  You will make payment to the Nigerian Immigration Service through Innovate 1 Services using that same website.  You will then gather all the necessary documents for the type of visa you are applying for (tourist, business, etc.) and appear in person at the OIS Services office in Houston (or Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C.).

Emergency Assistance for Nigerian Citizens in Houston

If you are a Nigerian citizen in Houston with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the New York consulate by calling + 1 212-808-0301, the Atlanta consulate by calling +1 770-394-5233, or the embassy in Washington, D.C. by calling + 1 202-800-7201 (Ext. 113).  If you need to renew your Nigerian passport or apply for a new passport, you must appear in person at the consulate or embassy.      

Here is the physical address of the consulate in New York City:

Consulate General of Nigeria
828 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10017

The embassy in Washington, D.C.:

Embassy of Nigeria
3519 International Ct NW
Washington, D.C. 20008

And the consulate in Atlanta:

Consulate General of Nigeria
8060 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30350

We Can Help if You Need Assistance

If you live in Houston and have difficulty applying for a Nigeria visa, and require assistance with this process, please give our office a call at 404-682-5445 or schedule an appointment with our company.  We are a private agency in Atlanta providing travel visa services for Americans and other U.S.-based residents.  Our number one goal is to ensure your application documents for a visa are submitted accurately to the Nigerian government.  Our services eliminate delays and give you the peace of mind to focus on your travel plans.  

We provide the following Nigeria visa services for our customers:

  • Nigeria Tourist Visas for Adults
  • Nigeria Tourist Visas for Minors (age 17 and under)
  • Nigeria Business Visas
  • Nigeria Hotel Accommodations