Here's ECOWAS Travel Certificate Application Guidelines

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ECOWAS Travel Certificate Application Guidelines

• Visit the Home page of Nigeria Immigration Portal
• Locate & click on the appropriate application form to start the process:
• Apply for ECOWAS Travel Certificate or
• Apply for Renewal of ECOWAS Travel Certificate or
• Apply for Re-issue of ECOWAS Travel Certificate
• Fill the Application form, check the ‘ I HEREBY DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION FORM IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.’ check box then click the ‘Submit Application’ Button
• Click on “Print Acknowledgment Slip” button to print ‘Application Acknowledgment Page’
• Click on “Proceed to Online Payment”
• If you selected option to pay in Naira, you will be prompted to select PayType (payment method): “Bank” , “eWallet” or “Credit/Debit card”,
• If you intend to pay at a bank, selected “Bank” and click continue,
• View the list of participating banks and then click on ‘Continue’.
• The “Print Acknowledgment” button will help you print “Payment Acknowledgment Slip” with Transaction ID, Application ID & Reference Number.
• With the copy of your Payment acknowledgement slip, proceed to a participating bank for payment.
• On making payment at the bank, you MUST be issued with an ‘approved payment platform provider’ receipt that contains a “Validation Number”. You will need the “Validation Number” for confirmation of payment on the portal. (For use of your Validation Number, see the section on Validation Number below)
• If you have a funded ‘NetFunds Accounts’ and intend to pay through this account, select “NetFunds Account” and click continue,
• You will be required to fill in your NetFunds Account log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for NetFunds Account”.
• After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
• For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button. The payment will be successful only if your account balance is at least as big as the total payable amount.
• After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
• You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button.
• If you intend to pay through Credit/Debit card, select “Credit/Debit card” and click continue,
• You will be required to fill in your eWallet log-in credentials. If you are not registered as a user, go to “Register for eWallet”.
• After filling in, click “Login” button and you will be sent to the payment portal
• For proceeding with the payment click the “PAY” button.
• Payment portal display application details, click on “Continue” button.
• You will be prompted to “Value Card” payment page, provide information of your card & Click on “OK” button
• After payment, the “Validation Number” is generated. Store it and use it to confirm the payment.
• You can also print a receipt by clicking the “Print the Receipt” button
• After payment, having obtained the “Validation Number”, proceed to the NIS portal for confirmation of payment.
• To confirm your payment using your Validation Number, go to the “Check ECOWAS Travel Certificate Status” and enter your Application ID and Reference No.
• Click the “View your application payment status” button to go to the “Online Query Status” page.
• If a “Validation Number” field appears, please enter the number from your ‘approved payment platform provider’ receipt. Remember: Validation Number has been generated after payment through Bank also.
• Selecting “Pay4Me”, a field will appear to be filled with the “Validation Number” from your e-receipt. Remember: Validation Number has been generated after payment through Bank also.
• Click the “Search Record” button and you will be sent to the “Applicant’s Details” page where a date for your interview has been generated.
• You can now print a Receipt or an Acknowledgement Slip by using the buttons on this page. (You will need them for your interview).
• You will be presented with your NIS e-receipt or Acknowledgement Slip in a new window. Click on ‘Print” button to send a copy to the printer.
• Proceed for Interview with relevant documents.

Required Document for Fresh ECOWAS Travel Certificate

Important Notice:

• ECOWAS Travel Certificate is valid within ECOWAS sub-region and member countries.
• Applicant must provide the following in support of the application:
• 2 copies of applicant’s recent passport photograph
• Local Government Area Letter of Identification from Local Government Area or State Liaison Office
• Birth certificate/ Age declaration
• Guarantor’s form sworn to before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate / High Court judge. Note: A guarantor must attach the following documents; photocopy of data page of international passport or Driving License or National Identity Card
• Father’s letter of consent for minors under 16 years (In case of single parent, mother’s letter of consent is acceptable)
• Marriage certificate where applicable
• Evidence of e-Payment i.e. printed Payment Confirmation Page
• Duly completed and signed Application Form
• Important Notice:
• ECOWAS Travel Certificate is valid within ECOWAS sub-region and member countries.
• Applicant must provide the following in support of the application:
• 2 copies of applicant’s recent passport photograph
• Local Government Area Letter of Identification from Local Government Area or State Liaison Office
• Birth certificate/ Age declaration
• Guarantor’s form sworn to before a commissioner of Oaths / Magistrate / High Court judge. Note: A guarantor must attach the following documents; photocopy of data page of international passport or Driving License or National Identity Card
• Father’s letter of consent for minors under 16 years (In case of single parent, mother’s letter of consent is acceptable)
• Marriage certificate where applicable
• Evidence of e-Payment i.e. printed Payment Confirmation Page
• Duly completed and signed Application Form
• Applicable fee is 2,600 Naira.
• Validity period is 2 years.

Required Documents for Re-Issue of ECOWAS Travel Certificate

Important Notice:

1. Applicant must provide the following:
2. Photocopy of data page of previous ECOWAS Travel Certificate
3. 2 copies of applicant’s recent passport photograph
4. Police report and sworn affidavit (in case of lost ECOWAS Travel Certificate)
5. Evidence of e-Payment i.e. printed payment confirmation Page.
6. Duly completed and signed application form.
7. Applicable fee is 2,600 Naira.
8. Validity period is 2 years.

Required Documents for Renewal of ECOWAS Travel Certificate

Important Notice:

1. Applicant must present original copy of the old ECOWAS Travel Certificate for renewal, in addition to:
2. Evidence of e-Payment i.e. Printed Payment Confirmation Page
3. Duly completed and signed Application Form.
4. Applicable fee is 1,300 Naira.
5. Validity period is 2 years.

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