Nigerian passport · Brazil · checked 2026-10-11

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

The short answerYes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Brazil. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gov.br. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

Brazil entry rules for Nigerian citizens.

VerdictVisa needed before you fly
DocumentVIVIS visit visa (consular)
StayUp to 90 days per stay (as granted)
When to applyApply well ahead at a Brazilian embassy/consulate
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Nigerian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Brazil entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Nigerian passport.

Visa required (Itamaraty visa regime table, 8 Apr 2025). Nigerian applicants are not eligible for the e-visa; apply in person.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

Brazil itself requires a passport valid for the stay (US State Dept: valid on entry; Canada: valid for duration of stay). UK FCDO states 6 months from arrival. Safest: 6 months.

What changed

Recent changes in Brazil.

  • 2025-04-10 — Visa (e-visa) requirement reinstated for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia; e-visa fee USD 80.90.
  • 2026-03-13 — Brazil's e-visa platform opened to Chinese nationals (reported).
  • 2026-05-11 — Reciprocal visa waiver for Chinese citizens: up to 30 days per trip, valid until 31 Dec 2026.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Yes. Nigerian citizens need a visa from an embassy or visa centre before travelling to Brazil.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Brazil?

Up to 90 days per stay (as granted). Longer stays need a different visa.

When should Nigerian citizens apply?

Apply well ahead at a Brazilian embassy/consulate.

Where do Nigerian citizens apply?

On the official site, gov.br. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Brazil visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.