Visa Consultant Agent

Univacity Ltd.


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview
Univacity Ltd is looking for an experienced Visa Consultant/Immigration Agent to manage and process visa applications across multiple categories student travel tourism business and work visas. This role requires deep current knowledge of immigration requirements across several destination countries meticulous attention to documentation and the ability to guide clients confidently through often complex and high-stakes processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess client eligibility and advise on the appropriate visa category (student tourist business work etc.) based on their travel or relocation purpose.
  • Guide clients through the full visa application process including documentation requirements form completion and submission procedures.
  • Review and verify client documents for accuracy and compliance with destination-country immigration requirements before submission.
  • Prepare and submit visa applications to relevant embassies consulates or immigration authorities and track application status through to decision.
  • Advise clients on financial documentation sponsorship letters invitation letters and other supporting evidence required for approval.
  • Stay current on immigration policy changes visa regulation updates and processing timelines across key destination countries.
  • Handle complex or high-risk cases (prior refusals overstays inadmissibility issues) with appropriate care and realistic guidance.
  • Liaise with embassies consulates and immigration agencies on behalf of clients where appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate confidential client records and documentation logs in line with data protection standards.
  • Manage a high volume of cases simultaneously while meeting individual deadlines and processing timelines.
  • Collaborate with the counseling and travel teams to ensure visa guidance aligns with each clients broader study travel or business plans.


Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a visa consultant immigration agent or in a related immigration advisory role.
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully processed visa applications across at least two categories (student tourist business or work).
  • Strong working knowledge of immigration requirements and documentation standards for multiple destination countries.
  • Relevant training certification or accreditation in immigration consulting (e.g. regulated immigration consultant credentials embassy-recognized training or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail with a strong record of accurate compliant documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of cases without compromising accuracy.
  • Bachelors degree in Law International Relations or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

  • Formal immigration consulting certification or membership in a recognized professional body (e.g. ICCRC/CICC MARA OISC or equivalent in your jurisdiction).
  • Existing relationships or experience liaising directly with embassies or consulates.
  • Experience handling refusals appeals or complex case histories.
  • Multilingual ability.
  • Familiarity with case management or immigration tracking software.
  • Knowledge of corporate/work visa sponsorship processes.


Benefits

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and certification level.
  • Ongoing professional development and support for maintaining certifications.
  • A meaningful role directly shaping clients international opportunities.
  • Collaborative detail-driven team culture.
  • Hybrid working arrangements.



Required Skills:

Required Qualifications & Experience Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a travel agent travel consultant or in a related travel/tourism advisory role. Demonstrated experience booking and managing travel for multiple trip types (business leisure group tourism). Working knowledge of visa requirements and travel documentation across major destinations. Familiarity with airline booking systems (GDS such as Amadeus Sabre or Galileo) or travel agency software. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client bookings and itineraries simultaneously. Excellent communication and customer service skills including the ability to handle stressful time-sensitive situations calmly. Bachelors degree or diploma in Tourism Hospitality Management or a related field or equivalent industry experience. Preferred Skills & Attributes Personal travel experience across multiple regions or continents. Existing relationships with airlines hotel chains or tour operators. Experience handling corporate/business travel accounts. Knowledge of niche or experiential travel (adventure tourism luxury travel group tours). Multilingual ability. IATA certification or equivalent travel industry credential.

Role Overview Univacity Ltd is looking for an experienced Visa Consultant/Immigration Agent to manage and process visa applications across multiple categories student travel tourism business and work visas. This role requires deep current knowledge of immigration requirements across several destina...