VISA REQUIREMENT

O avoid any disappointment, applicants are advised to submit their complete files at least three working weeks before the intended date of departure.

All applicants will submit their applications to VFS Application Centre with the following exceptions:

• Holders of Diplomatic Passports
• Spouses/husbands of EU Citizens. Children of EU citizens.

These groups can/will apply directly to the Embassy.

Spouses/husbands and children of EU-citizens can apply directly at the Embassy after obtaining a prior appointment by an e-mail to visa.abuja@diplobel.fed.be

Except

If they voluntarily opt or prefer to submit at the VFS Visa Application Centre, in which case service charges must be borne by the applicant and paid at the Centre only.

Interviews

Submission at any Visa Application Centre does not foreclose the possibility of an interview. An applicant may be invited by the embassy if the need arises to do so.

Interviews are compulsory for Student Visas and Family Réunion… Applicants in this category should have a mindset on this, as they can be called upon anytime for the interview in Abuja

Applicants are requested to read the following steps carefully before submitting their application at the Belgium Visa Application Centre, Lagos and Abuja.

Steps to take:

Step 1

Applicant is required to submit their application personally at the application centre. In the case of minor, parent or guardian must accompany them on the day of submission.

Step 2

Make a clear copy of all the original documents, three clear copies of passport data pages and applicant’s any previous visas.

Step 3

Fill online application form

Step 4

Pay the applicable visa fee and service fee at the bank teller counter at the Visa Application Centers (Lagos & Abuja).

Step 5

Along with application form and documents mentioned on this site applicant can come to VFS application centre between 08.00 AM to 2.00 PM (Monday – Friday, except the holidays observed by the Belgium Embassy and Nigeria).