OPENING HOURS

For General Inquiries     

Monday to Friday
09:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 -17:00     

Passport and Visa Application

Monday to Thursday
10:00 - 12:30     
      
Collection of Passport  

Monday to Thursday
12:00 - 13:00     

Collection of Visa     

Monday to Thursday
14:30 - 15:30     
 
Note: The Embassy is closed on all public holidays observed in Belgium and Nigeria

Visa Categories

The Embassy issues the following types of Visas:

•     Transit
•     Tourist/Visitor
•     Business
•     Temporary Work Permit (TWP)
•     Subject to Regulation (STR) Visa
•     Diplomatic/Official

General Visa Information

•     Visa Fees are paid directly online after applying.
•     Visa applications are processed within a maximum of five (5) working days if all requirements are met (except for STR Visa which is processed within 7 working days).
•     Visa for foreign journalists, preachers and human right activists/observers require a processing period of one month. Applicants are therefore advised to apply well in advance.
•     Further information in addition to those listed in individual categories of Visas may be required from the applicant and where necessary, an interview may be conducted by the officer concerned.
• All applicants on first trip to Nigeria must physically appear for interview.

Health Requirement

Yellow fever vaccinations are obligatory for all travellers to Nigeria. Travellers should ensure that their international health Vaccination Certificates are up to date before departure, in addition to the new Covid-19 Traval Protocol here