Destination
Visa Nigéria.
Procedure, documents, timeline and pricing for an application filed from Belgium. The office prepares the file, books the consular appointment, submits and collects your passport.
✓ Visa summary — up to dateVerified on 25 August 2026
e-Visa required (new system)
Official portal
Official fees (indicative)
To be confirmed (see the official portal)
Processing time
Online
Validity / stay
Stay of 30 days (non-extendable)
Recent change — New e-Visa system + electronic arrival/departure card mandatory since 1 May 2025.
Indicative information, checked against an official source and subject to change. The decision rests with the consulate. Source.
Documents to provide
Documents and procedures.
Passport
- — • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of your trip.
- — • It must also contain at least 2 blank pages.
Two identity photos
- — • They must be in colour, taken against a plain light background, in 35x45mm format and printed on photo paper (as for your identity card or passport).
- — • You can check whether your photos meet the required criteria using the following document: Photo requirements
A visa application form
- — Travisum can fill in the form for you. Do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone in this regard.
- — Below are the different steps to fill in the form (to fill in, date and sign in black ink).
- — Start by downloading and printing the visa application form using the following link: Form for Nigeria
- — Under the heading «Processing Country», select «Belgium» from the drop-down menu.
- — Then click on «Start Application» to begin filling in your online form.
- — Choose to log in with your Google, openID or Yahoo account.
- — Carefully complete the «User Details» section by noting your first name, surname, address, country of residence and telephone number.
- — Click on «Submit».
- — Under the heading «Title», select your title from the drop-down menu.
- — Under the section «First name», write your first name.
- — Under the heading «Middle name», write your other names.
- — Under the heading «Last name», write your surname.
- — Under the section «Gender», indicate your sex.
- — Under the section «Date of Birth», indicate your date of birth.
- — Under the heading «Place of birth», indicate the place of birth.
- — Click on «Next».
- — Under the heading «Present Nationality», select your current nationality from the drop-down menu.
- — Under the heading «Previous Nationality», select your original nationality from the drop-down menu.
- — Under the section «Color of Hair», indicate the colour of your hair.
- — Under the section «Color of eyes», indicate the colour of the eyes.
- — Under the section «Identification Marks», write an identification mark.
- — Under the section «Height», indicate your height.
- — Under the section «Current address», indicate your current address.
- — Under the heading «Permanent Phone», write your permanent phone number.
- — Under the heading «Profession», indicate your occupation.
- — Under the heading «Office address», write your employer's address.
- — Under the heading «Office phone», write your office phone number.
- — Click on «Next».
- — Under the heading «Passport information», write the nationality, the number, the date and place of issue and the expiry date of your passport.
- — Under the heading «Visa processing information», indicate the requested visa type, the embassy where the application will be made (Brussels), the purpose of your trip (Tourism), the requested number of entries, the amount of sufficient funds for your stay, the duration and the dates of your stay.
- — If you have family members in Nigéria, provide their information.
- — Under the heading «Intended address in Nigeria», write your hotel's address.
- — If you have already visited Nigéria, provide the information about your last stay.
- — Under the heading «Travel History», indicate how many years you have been a resident in Belgium.
- — State whether you have suffered from a physical or mental illness.
- — State whether you have been convicted of a crime.
- — State whether you have been involved in narcotic activity.
- — State the countries you have visited in the last 12 months.
- — Click on «Submit Application».
- — Print, sign and date your application form.
Photocopy of the identity card
- — • Make sure to make a double-sided photocopy of your identity card.
- — • Applicants who do not hold a Belgian, Dutch or Luxembourg passport must present a copy of their residence card.
Hotel reservation
- — • Print a copy of your accommodation reservation or ask your host to write a letter explaining that you plan to stay with them.
The return flight reservation
- — • Print a copy of your return flight reservation.
- — • The details of all flights are required when it concerns an itinerary (transit, etc.)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- — • If you are not up to date with your vaccinations (vaccination booklet), check with your treating doctor, an approved centre or a hospital. Note that there is a travel clinic (the Travel and Vaccine Clinic of the CHU Saint-Pierre in Brussels) where you can get vaccinated without an appointment.
A copy of the birth certificate and a letter of consent from the father or mother
- — Children accompanying their parents must provide a copy of the birth certificate and a letter of consent from the father or mother, as the case may be.
Proof of sufficient funds
- — You must provide proof of the bank's solvency for your trip to Nigeria.
Visa payment slip
- — Proof of online payment via www.innovate1services.com.
Visa acknowledgment slip
- — Summary of the procedure
Passport
- — • Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date of your trip.
- — • It must also contain at least 2 blank pages.
Two identity photos
- — • They must be in colour, taken against a plain light background, in 35x45mm format and printed on photo paper (as for your identity card or passport).
- — • You can check whether your photos meet the required criteria using the following document: Photo requirements
A visa application form
- — Travisum can fill in the form for you. Do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone in this regard.
- — Below are the different steps to fill in the form (to fill in, date and sign in black ink).
- — Start by downloading and printing the visa application form using the following link: Form for Nigeria
- — Under the heading «Processing Country», select «Belgium» from the drop-down menu.
- — Then click on «Start Application» to begin filling in your online form.
- — Choose to log in with your Google, openID or Yahoo account.
- — Carefully complete the «User Details» section by noting your first name, surname, address, country of residence and telephone number.
- — Click on «Submit».
- — Under the heading «Title», select your title from the drop-down menu.
- — Under the section «First name», write your first name.
- — Under the heading «Middle name», write your other names.
- — Under the heading «Last name», write your surname.
- — Under the section «Gender», indicate your sex.
- — Under the section «Date of Birth», indicate your date of birth.
- — Under the heading «Place of birth», indicate the place of birth.
- — Click on «Next».
- — Under the heading «Present Nationality», select your current nationality from the drop-down menu.
- — Under the heading «Previous Nationality», select your original nationality from the drop-down menu.
- — Under the section «Color of Hair», indicate the colour of your hair.
- — Under the section «Color of eyes», indicate the colour of the eyes.
- — Under the section «Identification Marks», write an identification mark.
- — Under the section «Height», indicate your height.
- — Under the section «Current address», indicate your current address.
- — Under the heading «Permanent Phone», write your permanent phone number.
- — Under the heading «Profession», indicate your occupation.
- — Under the heading «Office address», write your employer's address.
- — Under the heading «Office phone», write your office phone number.
- — Click on «Next».
- — Under the heading «Passport information», write the nationality, the number, the date and place of issue and the expiry date of your passport.
- — Under the heading «Visa processing information», indicate the requested visa type, the embassy where the application will be made (Brussels), the purpose of your trip (Business), the requested number of entries, the amount of sufficient funds for your stay, the duration and the dates of your stay.
- — If you have family members in Nigéria, provide their information.
- — Under the heading «Intended address in Nigeria», write your hotel's address.
- — If you have already visited Nigéria, provide the information about your last stay.
- — Under the heading «Travel History», indicate how many years you have been a resident in Belgium.
- — State whether you have suffered from a physical or mental illness.
- — State whether you have been convicted of a crime.
- — State whether you have been involved in narcotic activity.
- — State the countries you have visited in the last 12 months.
- — Click on «Submit Application».
- — Print, sign and date your application form.
Photocopy of the identity card
- — • Make sure to make a double-sided photocopy of your identity card.
- — • Applicants who do not hold a Belgian, Dutch or Luxembourg passport must present a copy of their residence card.
The return flight reservation
- — • Print a copy of your return flight reservation.
- — • The details of all flights are required when it concerns an itinerary (transit, etc.)
A hotel reservation(s)
- — • Print a copy of your accommodation reservation.
- — • It is important that your name and the dates of stay are shown on the reservation.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- — • If you are not up to date with your vaccinations (vaccination booklet), check with your treating doctor, an approved centre or a hospital. Note that there is a travel clinic (the Travel and Vaccine Clinic of the CHU Saint-Pierre in Brussels) where you can get vaccinated without an appointment.
A copy of the birth certificate and a letter of consent from the father or mother
- — Children accompanying their parents must provide a copy of the birth certificate and a letter of consent from the father or mother, as the case may be.
Proof of sufficient funds
- — You must provide proof of the bank's solvency for your trip to Nigeria.
Additional Business Visa form
- — Please fill in this additional form
Cover letter from the applicant's employer
- — • This letter must be written on the company's headed paper.
- — • State the traveller's name, date of birth and passport number, as well as the name and address of the company.
- — • Check that the arrival and departure date of the visited country is also stated and specify the desired visa duration and the number of entries.
- — • It is important to state that the company guarantees all costs related to the trip, with a company stamp and a signature.
- — • You can download a sample letter of introduction here: Sample letter of introduction
Letter of invitation
- — This letter must be written by a company or organisation officially registered in Nigeria.
- — You must state the following specific wording “Prise en charge de la pleine responsabilité en matière d’immigration” in the name of the visitor.
- — You must state the traveller's name, date of birth and passport number.
- — Check that the arrival and departure date of the destination country is also mentioned, as well as the desired duration of the visa and the number of entries.
- — It is necessary to explain the purpose of the journey as well as to specify the places the traveller will visit.
- — You must also state that the company vouches for all costs related to the stay in Nigéria.
- — The letter must be signed and have an official company stamp.
- — You can download a standard example of an invitation letter here: Standard invitation letter
Visa payment slip
- — Proof of online payment via www.innovate1services.com.
Visa acknowledgment slip
- — Summary of the procedure
Processing time
- — We can handle your application and obtain your visa within 7 working days if you opt for the normal procedure. For more urgent applications, opt for express processing which takes 1 working day.
The rates
| Visa type | Travisum service fee | ||||
| Fees | Single entry | Multiple entries | Individuals | Travel agency | |
| Consular fees online | 108$ | 130$ | * | * | * |
| Service fees | 25€ | 75€ | * | * | * |
| 30€ | * | * | * |
Delivery
- — We can also handle delivery in Brussels, elsewhere in Belgium or internationally. The price of delivery in Brussels is 10€; for rates within Belgium and internationally please contact us.
Contact Embassy of Nigeria
- — Address: 288, Avenue de Tervueren. 1150 Brussels
- — Tel.: 02/ 762 52 00
- — eMail: nigeriabrussels2@gmail.com
- — Opening days: Monday to Thursday
- — Opening hours: 9h30-13h00 (submission) and 14h30-15h30 (collection)
Other destinations
See also.
Prepare your file Nigéria.
Send us your passport as a scan and the purpose of your trip: we check the applicable conditions and the list of documents.