A. Personal Particulars (As in Passport)

• Full Name
• Other/Previous Names (if any)
• Marital Status
• Religion
• Nationality by: ☐ Birth ☐ Naturalization
• National ID No. (if any)
• Educational Qualification
• Visible Identification Marks

B. Contact Details

• Present Address
• Phone Number
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Permanent Address

C. Family Details

• Father’s Name & Nationality
• Mother’s Name & Nationality
• Spouse’s Name & Nationality (if married)
• Were your grandparents (paternal/maternal) Pakistan nationals? ☐ Yes ☐ No

D. Visa Details

• Number of Entries: ☐ Single ☐ Double ☐ Multiple
• Duration of Visa (Months):
• Expected Date of Journey:
• Port of Arrival in India:
• Port of Exit from India:
• Purpose of Visit (details):

E. Previous Visit Details

• Have you ever visited India? ☐ Yes ☐ No
• If Yes, provide:– Address in India
• – Cities Visited
• – Visa Type & Number
• – Place & Date of Issue
• Have you ever been refused an Indian visa, deported, or denied entry? ☐ Yes ☐ No

G. Occupation Details

• Present Occupation:
• Designation/Rank:
• Employer/Business Name:
• Employer Address:
• Employer Phone:
• Past Occupation (if any):
• Have you worked with the Armed Forces/Police/Paramilitary? ☐ Yes ☐ No

H. References

• Reference in India (Name, Address, Phone):
• Reference in Nigeria (Name, Address, Phone):

Tourist Visa

• Completed online visa application form (signed in the box under the photograph on page 1 and at the end of page 2; signatures must match passport).
• Original passport valid for at least 6 months.
• Photocopy of passport data page.
• Old passport(s), if available.
• Two recent photographs (50mm x 50mm / 2″ x 2″) with a light background, glued on pages 1 & 2 of the application form.
• Introduction letter.
• Invitation from Indian host (with contact details and scanned copy of PAN/Aadhaar card) to be emailed directly to:

Abuja: cons1.abuja@mea.gov.in and cons.abuja@mea.gov.in

Lagos: consvisa@hcilagos.org and fs1@hcilagos.org

Copy to the applicant, who must attach the email printout with the application.

• Travel and hotel bookings (detailed itinerary of places to visit).
• Bank statement (last 6 months).
• Local profile of applicant (employer’s letter, professional documents, or business registration docs).
• One address proof (Nigerian National ID, Driver’s License, or Voter’s Card).

Business Visa

• Two recent photographs (50mm x 50mm) with light background, glued on pages 1 & 2 of the form.
• Original passport valid for at least 6 months (or longer if requesting extended validity).
• Photocopy of passport data page.
• Completed online visa application form (signed on pages 1 & 2, matching passport signature).
• Applicant’s personal contact details including valid email ID (false/third-party emails may cause refusal).
• Invitation letter (by name of applicant) from Indian company, sent from official company email with contact person’s mobile. Invitation must be emailed to: Abuja: cons1.abuja@mea.gov.in and cons.abuja@mea.gov.in Copy to the applicant. Printout to be attached with application. Scanned copy of Indian host company’s PAN/Aadhaar card emailed to the same addresses.
• Work ID (copy attached, original to be presented at interview).
• Applicant’s identification document.
• Introduction letter from Nigerian company explaining nature of business and duration.
• Local company’s documents:
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Latest Tax Clearance Certificate
• TIN number
• Bank statement / financial status report
• Copy of provisional return air ticket and hotel booking.
• Note: Items 9–11 must be produced in original during interview..

Conference Visa

• General Information – Issued for participation in international conferences, seminars, workshops, business/board meetings in India. Requires:
• Invitation letter from organizers.
• Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) clearance.
• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) political clearance.

• Documents Required
• Original passport valid for at least 6 months (or longer if needed).
• Photocopy of passport data page.
• Two recent photographs (50mm x 50mm) with light background, glued on pages 1 & 2 of the form.
• Completed online visa application form (signed on pages 1 & 2, matching passport signature).
• Applicant’s personal contact details including valid email ID (false/third-party emails may cause refusal).
• Invitation letter (by name of applicant) from organizers, sent from official organizer email with contact person’s mobile, to:
• Abuja: cons1.abuja@mea.gov.in and cons.abuja@mea.gov.in
• Copy to the applicant.
• Brief summary of paper (if presenting).
• Copies of professional degree(s) (original to be presented).
• Original letter from employer.
• Employment record.
• Certified bank statement (last 3 months).
• Copy of provisional return air ticket and hotel booking.
• Government of India clearances (MHA, MEA, relevant nodal ministry).

Medical Visa

• General Information
• Granted to foreigners seeking specialized treatment in recognized Indian hospitals/treatment centres

• .Documents Required
• Original passport t valid for at least 6 months (or longer if needed).
• Photocopy of passport data page.
• Two recent photographs (50mm x 50mm) with light background, glued on pages 1 & 2 of the form.
• Completed online visa application form (signed on pages 1 & 2, matching passport signature).
• Applicant’s personal contact details including valid email ID (false/third-party emaill may cause refusal).
• Referral letter (typed, on hospital letterhead, stamped/signed) from a reputable Nigerian hospital/medical institute, specifying illness, diagnosis, and reason for referral to India.
• Letter must be sent from official hospital email to HCI/CGI:
• Abuja: cons1.abuja@mea.gov.in and cons.abuja@mea.gov.in
• Lagos: visa.lagos@mea.gov.in and cons.lagos@mea.gov.in
• (Suggested local hospitals include UATH, Primus, LASUTH, St. Nicholas, etc., but choice of hospital is applicant’s).
• Invitation letter from Indian hospital (typed, on letterhead, stamped/signed) detailing treatment type and duration. Must also list attendant details and be emailed to the same addresses above. Printout to be attached with application.
• Certified bank statement (last 3 months) or guarantee letter. If sponsored: affidavit + sponsor’s ID/passport copy.
• For follow-up treatment: attach previous Indian hospital papers and discharge summary (original verified by consular officer).
• Nigerian treatment records (CT scans, MRI, X-rays, etc.) with originals verified by consular officer.
• Transplant patients: compatibility report of donor and recipient.
• Undertaking from Indian hospital accepting responsibility for patient and attendant, including immigration, until departure. This must be included in the hospital’s invitation letter.