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3rd Edition · 9–11 Mar 2027 · Lagos
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Visa & Entry Information

A planning reference for international exhibitors and visitors travelling to Lagos. Start the visa process early — this is the single most common cause of missed attendance.

Always verify before you travel or ship. Visa rules, customs procedures and import regulations change. Confirm current requirements with the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Nigeria Customs Service, your nearest Nigerian embassy or consulate, and the official show freight forwarder before making commitments. The guidance on this page is a planning reference, not legal or customs advice.
General Guidance

Entry Requirements

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Most Nationalities Need a Visa

Many nationalities require a pre-approved visa before travel. Some may be eligible for e-visa or visa-on-arrival arrangements, subject to current policy.

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Passport Validity

Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from the date of entry and has sufficient blank pages for stamps.

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Business Visitor Category

Attending or exhibiting at a trade exhibition normally falls under the business visitor category. Confirm the correct category for your nationality and purpose.

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Yellow Fever Certificate

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is commonly required for entry into Nigeria. Verify current health requirements well before travel and vaccinate in good time.

Step by Step

Application Process

1. Check Your Category

Confirm the visa category and requirements that apply to your nationality and your purpose of travel — business visitor for exhibition attendance.

2. Prepare Your Documents

  • Passport, valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • Completed visa application form (usually submitted online)
  • Recent passport-size photographs to specification
  • Confirmed return flight booking
  • Confirmed hotel booking in Lagos
  • COMPLAST Nigeria 2027 invitation letter
  • Company letter confirming your role and purpose of travel
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

3. Apply Through Official Channels

Apply via the official Nigerian immigration portal or through a registered visa application centre. Avoid unofficial intermediaries.

4. Pay & Track

Pay the applicable fee through the official channel and retain the payment reference. Track the application status and respond promptly to any queries.

5. Carry Printed Copies

Carry printed copies of every approval, booking and confirmation while travelling. Do not rely on digital copies alone.

Invitation Letters

We Issue Business Invitations

An official show invitation letter can be issued to support your visa application. It is not a guarantee of visa issuance — the decision rests entirely with the Nigerian authorities.

What to Send Us

  • Company name and registered address
  • Full name as printed in your passport
  • Passport number, issue and expiry dates, and a scan of the photo page
  • Designation and role at the company
  • Planned arrival and departure dates
  • Whether you are attending as an exhibitor or a trade visitor
  • Stand number, if you are a confirmed exhibitor

What You Receive

  • An official letter on show letterhead confirming your invitation
  • Confirmation of the exhibition dates, venue and your participation status
  • Organiser contact details for verification by the embassy
  • Issued by email as a signed PDF, typically within 2–3 working days
  • Hard copy by courier on request, where time permits
Request an invitation letter: email plastics@smartexpos.in with the details listed above. Allow at least 10–12 weeks between requesting the letter and your travel date, so there is room for the visa process.
Timeline

When to Do What

8–10 Weeks Before

  • Confirm your visit or participation
  • Check passport validity — minimum six months beyond entry date
  • Check Nigerian visa requirements for your nationality
  • Identify travel budget and secure internal approvals
  • Request your invitation letter from the organiser

6–8 Weeks Before

  • Start the visa application process
  • Book international flights to Lagos (LOS)
  • Book a hotel near Landmark Centre, Victoria Island or Lekki
  • Arrange yellow fever vaccination if not already held
  • Arrange travel insurance covering medical cover

3–4 Weeks Before

  • Ensure your visa is approved or in final stages
  • Confirm hotel booking and airport transfers
  • Exhibitors: finalise stand design, machinery shipping and on-site service orders
  • Fix meetings with buyers, agents and distributors

1–2 Weeks Before

  • Reconfirm flights, hotel and transfers
  • Print all documents — visa, bookings, invitation letter, vaccination certificate
  • Notify your bank of travel to avoid card blocks
  • Save local contact numbers — organiser, hotel, transfer service

Need an Invitation Letter?

Send us your details and we will issue an official letter within 2–3 working days. Do it early — the visa process is the most common reason people miss the show.

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