How to Apply for a Nigeria Visa in Tampa
The city of Tampa is one of the three principal cities (the other two being St. Petersburg and Clearwater) that make up the Tampa Bay Area. The Tampa Bay Area is the 18th-largest metropolis in the United States and has a population of over 3.1 million people. The metro area includes the counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Citrus, and Manatee, along with the towns of Brandon, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Largo, Tarpon Springs, and Bradenton. The Tampa Bay Area is home to several Fortune 500 companies and has a strong foundation of financial services and information technology firms. While the Nigerian diaspora community in Tampa is not huge, the area still has Nigerian restaurants, markets, churches, community, and business organizations that American people can visit to further network and learn more about the country before their trip.
With a population approaching 200 million, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and seventh most-populous in the world. Lagos is the most populous city followed by Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, and Port Harcourt. Nigeria is extremely diverse with 250 ethnic groups speaking over 500 distinct languages. English is the official language of the country on account of its history as a British protectorate, but Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa are some of the most widely spoken indigenous languages. Known as the “Giant of Africa”, Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa and is the largest oil and gas producer on the continent. The country also has a growing industrial sector that includes vehicle and bus manufacturing, along with tourism, financial, and a burgeoning technology and start-up scene that includes Google and Facebook offices in Lagos.
Obtaining a Nigerian Visa from Tampa
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 in Tampa, you must contact OIS Services (the contractor for the Nigerian government) and appear in person at their office in Atlanta. Here is the physical address and phone number of OIS Services in Atlanta:
OIS Services
918 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 204
Roswell, GA 30076
Tel: 678-514-3263
It is a good idea to review the requirements for the visa on the Nigerian 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 Atlanta.
Emergency Assistance for Nigerian Citizens in Tampa
If you are a Nigerian citizen with an emergency or require urgent assistance, you can reach the consulate by calling +1 770-394-5233. If you need to renew your Nigerian passport or apply for a new passport, you must appear in person at the consulate. Please read the details about applying for a passport here: https://nigeria-consulate-atl.org/passports/
Here is the physical address of the consulate in Atlanta:
Consulate General of Nigeria
8060 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30350
We Can Help if You Need Assistance
If you 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
