For citizens and residents of Austria planning a trip to Nigeria, the visa application process is a structured procedure that begins with an online registration and concludes with the submission of physical documents at the Nigerian Embassy in Vienna. Whether traveling for business, tourism, or specialized work, securing the correct entry permit is essential before departure.
How to Apply for Nigeria Visa in Austria: Embassy Addresses and Direct Contacts
Obtaining a visa to Nigeria from Austria involves a clear protocol managed through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) electronic portal. The process requires an online application, payment of fees, and a physical visit or submission to the Nigerian diplomatic mission in Vienna.
Official Nigeria Embassy Contact Information in Austria
The Nigerian Embassy in Vienna is the authorized mission for all visa and consular services for applicants residing in Austria and Slovakia.
- Physical Address: Rennweg 25, 1030 Vienna, Austria.
- Phone Contact: +43 1 712 66 85 / +43 1 712 66 86
- Official Website: vienna.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
- Email: info@nigeriaembassyvienna.com / nigeria.vienna@foreignaffairs.gov.ng
- Operating Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Nigeria Visa Categories for Austrian Citizens
Most travelers from Austria fall into one of the following evergreen categories:
- Tourist Visa: For individuals visiting for leisure, vacations, or visiting family members residing in Nigeria.
- Business Visa: For professionals attending corporate meetings, trade exhibitions, or exploring investment opportunities.
- Subject to Regularization (STR): For individuals who have secured long-term employment within a Nigerian organization.
- Temporary Work Permit (TWP): For technical experts invited for short-term specialized projects or equipment installations.
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- Single Entry Visa refers to a type of visa that allows a traveler to enter Nigeria only once during the validity period of the visa.
- Fee: US$88
- Multiple Entry Visa is a visa type that allows a traveler to enter and exit Nigeria several times within the validity period of the visa.
- Fee: US$110
- Temporary Work Permit (TWP) is a short-term work visa issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to allow foreign nationals (expatriates) to enter Nigeria for specialized (e.g: Medical Doctors, Engineers), technical, or professional assignments that do not involve long-term employment.
- Fee: US$110
- The Subject to Regularization (STR) Visa is a long-term employment visa issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to foreign nationals who have secured a job, employment contract, or long-term assignment in Nigeria. It is the correct visa for expatriates who will live and work in Nigeria, receiving a salary or employment benefits from a Nigerian employer. NOTE: The STR Visa, historically used as a gateway for long-term employment in Nigeria, is now being largely replaced by a digital process with the introduction of e-CERPAC. Rather than entering with an STR visa and then regularizing manually, companies now apply for the residence permit directly via the e-CERPAC portal, using the new Expatriate Administration System (EAS). This reform simplifies the immigration regularization journey, increases transparency, and reduces paperwork.
- Fee: US$110
- eVisa (Formerly Visa on Arrival Online): The Nigeria eVisa (formerly Visa on Arrival) is a fast, convenient, and fully electronic entry system that allows eligible travelers to obtain visa approval online before traveling and collect their visa at the airport. It is designed for business visitors, expatriates on short visits, and investors who need quick access to Nigeria without embassy processing to allow to stay for maximum of 30 days in NIgeria.
- Fee: Click Here to check the Current eVisa Fee
- eTWP (Online Temporal Work Permit Visa): The eTWP is a short-term work visa issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for foreign nationals entering Nigeria to carry out specialized, project-based, or technical assignments. It is not a long-term employment visa.
- Fee: Click Here to check the Current eVisa Fee
