VISAS

All visa applications will be processed within two (2) working days or 48 hours after submission, if the requirements are met. Relevant Application Forms (available for downloading on the Embassy’s website) must be fully completed, signed, dated by all visa applicants. Uncompleted forms or non-supply of necessary supporting documents will not be accepted or processed.
Visa application forms downloaded from the internet can also be completed and forwarded to the Embassy for processing.

* Download Visa Application Form.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF NIGERIAN VISAS

1. Payment of non-Refundable Fees, which are usually charged on the basis of reciprocity
2. Completion of Visa Application Form
3. Evidence of sufficient funds for duration of visit or proof of other satisfactory arrangements for support while in Nigeria
4. Visa officer may request for other information from the applicants, if deemed necessary
5. Physical Interview of the applicant maybe required as and when necessary
6. Evidence of return air ticket (except one-way ticket for STR applicants)

TYPE OF VISAS

- Tourist & Transit Visas
- Business Visas
- Temportary Work PermitT (TWP)
- SSubject To Regularization (STR) i.e. Residence/Work Permit, which will be regularized on arrival in Nigeria by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
- Visas for Educational/ Religious Purposes
- Diplomatic / Official Visas

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITOR/TOURIST & TRANSIT VISAS

- Valid Passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
- One recent Passport photograph
- Copy of round-trip ticket/flight itinerary (applies to all applicants)
- Letter of invitation accepting Immigration responsibility or evidence of financial support while in Nigeria from Nigerians individual or organization.
- Applicants for Transit visas must submit copies of their onward tickets and visas to their main destinations.
- Children must submit copies of their birth certificate showing names of their two parents
- Children of Nigerian parents must submit copies of relevant pages of one of their parents' passport.
- Provision of hotel reservation is preferable
- Resident foreigners inviting friends must submit copies of their resident permits and relevant pages of passports
- Foreigners married to Nigerians or invited by Nigerians must submit copies of their hosts' or spouses' passports
- Payment of appropriate Non-refundable fee of R$ 180,00.

BUSINESS & VISA FOR EDUCATIONAL/RELIGIOUS PURPOSES

- Valid Passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
- One recent passport photograph
- A copy of round-trip ticket
- Submission of Letter of invitation from companies or business organizations stating business interest/purpose
- If traveling to Nigeria for religious purpose, approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja, Nigeria must be submitted
- If traveling to Nigeria for educational visit, a letter of invitation from the Host University/School stating its purpose must be submitted
- If a student, submission of a copy of Identification Card & accompanying letter from institution is necessary
- Non-refundable fee of R$ 310.00 (for Single Entry)
- Non-refundable fee of R$ 620.00 (for Multiple Entries)

TEMPORARY WORK PERMIT (TWP)

- A valid passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
- One recent passport photograph
- Evidence of Professional qualification for job in Nigeria
- Original copy of approval by Nigeria Immigration Service

Note: Approval is still subject to Embassy’s final decision
- Non-refundable Fee of R$ 620,00

SUBJECT TO REGULARIZATION (STR)

1. valid passport (at least 6 months to expiration)
2. Completed application forms in quadruplicate
3. Four recent full face 3x4 passport photographs
4. Four (4) certified copies of expatriate quota approval from Nigeria or approval from Nigeria for STR
5. Four (4) certified copies of all credentials & certificates. Note: To determine suitability for employment in Nigeria
6. Letter of employment issued by Nigerian company
7. Letter of acceptance from Expatriate
8. Non-refundable Fee of R$ 620.00

DIPLOMATIC/OFFICIAL VISAS

1. Application visa forms duly completed
2. Two (2) Passport colour photographs
3. A copy of the flight reservations
4. Submission of Note Verbal from corresponding Embassy/Brazilian Ministry of External Relations or International/Regional Organization
5. Valid Diplomatic Passport (at least 6-months to expiration)

Important Visa Notice:

All applicants are advised against involvement in advance fee fraud scams and are enjoined to seek the verification from the Economic Section of the Embassy before concluding business deals with unknown or first-time business partners.

For further details on economic/commercial related enquiries, please contact above-mentioned telephones/fax or write to: admin@nigerianembassy-brazil.org