Belgium Visa From Nigeria – How to Apply for Belgian Schengen Visa Application Requirements Guide

Of all the Schengen countries, Belgium is one of the most beautiful places to visit. With lovely cities like Bruges and Brussels to explore, the countryside of Ardennes and the cycling heaven of Limburg, you’re sure to have a fabulous time! In this article, learn more about how to apply for a Belgium visa from Nigeria, Belgium visa appointment booking, processing time at the Belgium visa application centre, flight itinerary for a Belgium visa, hotel bookings for a Belgium visa, Schengen travel insurance for a Belgium visa application, and Belgium visa application process in Nigeria.

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Belgium Schengen Visas

In 2019, there were a total of 248,021 visa applications submitted at embassies around the world. Of this total, 46,649 applications were rejected. The Embassy of Belgium in Abuja processed 5,455 applications and rejected 2,465.

Applying for a Belgium Schengen Visa from Nigeria

If you are a citizen of Nigeria, you will need to apply for a visa to be able to enter and stay in Belgium.

You can apply for your visa up to 90 days ahead of your trip.

The Belgian Embassy in Abuja processes visa applications, you will submit your application to TLS Contact in Abuja or Lagos Victoria Island.

Types of Schengen visas offered at The Embassy of Belgium in Nigeria

There are different types of visas available and the one you need to apply for depends on the reason you are traveling to Belgium.

How Can I Apply for a Belgium Schengen Visa from TLS Contact in Nigeria?

To apply for your visa application, there are a number of steps that you need to follow:

1. Step 1 – Check your document list
2. Step 2 – Complete the Visa on Web form (MFA Website)
3. Step 3 – Create your TLS Contact account
4. Step 4 – Input your data
5. Step 5 – Make an appointment
6. Step 6 – Application submission
7. Step 7 – Passport collection

Step 1 – Check your document list

Before applying for a visa, it is a good idea to check what documents are required to be submitted. If you don’t provide everything you need, your application could be rejected. In order to know what the required documents are, you need to download the checklist which can be found on TLS Contact’s website.

You should also prepare photocopies as well as providing the original documents, so don’t forget to do that too!

Documents include:

1. A fully completed and signed application form
2. Passport photo according to photograph specifications  (colour, 35×45 mm & less than 6 months old)
3. Passport (at least 2 free pages, not older than 10 years, valid for at least three months beyond the duration of the visa)
4. Proof of the means of transport – round trip airline ticket reservation
5. Travel, health and accident insurance (minimum coverage € 30,000, including repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency hospital treatment & valid for the Schengen area
6. An invitation letter stating name, address, relationship to host and duration of stay
7. Proof of financial means  – 3 x bank statements
8. Parents authority for underage children traveling alone

If you’re planning to obtain your flight reservation for visa without paying for the ticket, all you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

1. Visit the Visa Reservation website to choose the right package
2. Submit the travel details and make the payment online
3. Receive flight itinerary in email

Step 2 – Complete the Visa on Web form (MFA Website)

This is your visa application form and it must be completed on Visa on Web. Go to TLS Contact’s website and click on the link under “step 2”:

You will then need to register as a new user before logging in to Visa on Web:

You should complete and print your application prior to booking an appointment. As soon as your form is validated your application form will be sent to your email address. The form should be completed in capital letters using black ink and must be signed by the applicant in person.

Step 3 – Create your TLS Contact account

Next, you’ll need to create your TLS Contact account. Registration will allow you to check the status of your application step by step. Go to TLS Contact’s website and click on the link under “step 3”:

Then, complete your information and click on “create”:

Step 4 – Input your data

Simply, log in to your account and fill in the requested personal data.

Step 5 – Make an appointment

Making appointments with the embassy, consulate or visa application centre is generally free and can be done yourself. However, If you are running short of time or not sure which consulate to apply to or have no idea on how to get this done yourself then not to worry, we will make the appointment for you for a small service fee!

Booking a visa appointment using our services is pretty simple! All you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below:

1. Visit the link to schedule the visa appointment
2. Submit the appointment details, the visa you are applying for, consulate you need the appointment for, the country you need the appointment IN and make the payment
3. Receive appointment confirmation in email

You can also make an appointment on your own by logging onto your account and choosing a date and time to submit your application. Do not forget to print out your notification as it will be required when you visit the visa application center.

Step 6 – Application submission

Please arrive on time for your appointment with the confirmation letter. If you are late, you may be required to make a new appointment.

At your appointment:

1. An extensive range of Added Value Services is available (click on the link for more information)
2. Your application and supporting documents will be checked
3. Your biometric data will be taken – fingerprints and photograph
4. The visa and service fees are paid
5. Your application is transferred to the Belgium Embassy for decision making

You can track your application at any time by logging in to your personal account.

As part of the appointment, you may also be asked questions about your trip to Belgium. If this happens, simply answer honestly. Example questions include:

1. What are you planning on doing in Belgium?
2. What is your job and/or salary?
3. Do you have any children?
4. Do you know anyone in Belgium?

Don’t jeopardize your Schengen visa interview at the last minute. Use this comprehensive and thorough visa interview guide to crack the visa interview!

Step 7 – Passport collection

Hopefully, your visa application will be accepted. However, there are times when applications get refused. This could be for a number of reasons including:

1. Passport not valid for over 90 days after the trip – if this is the case, you must apply for a new passport before applying for your visa
2. No proof of financial means – the embassy needs to see that you can afford your trip, so you must provide proof of this. Usually, you can provide 3 x bank statements
3. Documents not signed – remember to check that you have signed where you need to, particularly the application form
4. No invitation letter – if you are being invited to Belgium by a company or a person, you must provide an invitation letter

Visa Fees

COVID REGULATIONS

Entry Requirements

Nigeria is currently on the red list with regard to entry requirements to Belgium.

From August, 1st, all persons traveling through Belgium and who are staying at least 48 hours must fill out an identification form (Passenger Locator Form). You can find this form here.

Travel to Belgium from outside the EU/Schengen Area

Those arriving in Belgium from a country outside the EU designated as red must test on day 1 or 2 following arrival and quarantine until receiving a negative result. A second test must be taken on day 7. This requirement applies even if you are fully vaccinated.

For more information on travel to Belgium from a non-EU/Schengen country, consult the Belgian Health Ministry website.

How to contact TLS Contact in Nigeria

Abuja

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