Nigeria passport → Belgium

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Visa required in advance

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Belgium, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Belgium at a glance

Capital: Brussels
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: German, French, Dutch
Calling code: +32
Region: Western Europe

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Belgium for other passports

IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Europe for Nigerian passport holders

AustriaVisa required
FranceVisa required
GermanyVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Belgium, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Belgium?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Belgium?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.