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Brazil visa for Nigerian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at abuja.itamaraty.gov.br

Which Brazil visa?

Visit visa (VIVIS) and visa-free visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year

Apply on Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Istambul – Visto de visita

All visa types for Brazil

Brazil’s official site for the tourist visa is gov.br. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; extendable to a maximum of 180 days in a year.

Brazilian missions in Nigeria

  • Embassy of Brazil in Abuja

    Embassy · Abuja

    Diplomatic Drive 324, Abuja

    Today · Closed
  • Consulate General of Brazil in Lagos

    Consulate General · Lagos

    Kofo Abayomi Road 257, Lagos

All missions of Brazil in Nigeria

Brazil has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Nigeria

BrazilNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Brazil

Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Nigeria to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Brazil

How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Brazil is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nigerian citizens apply

In Nigeria, applications go to the Brazilian embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for Brazil; fees, documents and processing times are published by Brazil.

Brazil’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Peru, Uruguay, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Brazilian citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from Brazilian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Brazil, obtained before travel.

Where is the Brazilian embassy in Nigeria?

The Brazilian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Nigeria requires a visa from Brazilian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Brazil visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Brazil obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.