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ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW TLSCONTACT WEBSITE IS LIVE!

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW TLSCONTACT WEBSITE IS LIVE!

1/7/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new TLScontact Abuja website for your visa applications for Belgium. The new interface is designed to make your application process smoother and more efficient.

What’s new?

  • New look and innovative features: enjoy a modern, consistent user interface.
  • Improved value-added services: personalised options to enhance your overall experience.

Please note the application process remains unchanged. If you have any questions, our TLScontact Operations team is available to assist you. Please contact us via our Contact Us page.

Happy browsing!

The TLScontact Team

Change in consular exchange rate

Change in consular exchange rate

10/1/2025

From 1 October 2025, the consular exchange rate will be set at:1 EUR = NGN 1,770.

This rate will apply to the calculation of visa fees collected from that date.For the applicable amounts by visa type, please refer to the Visa application fees page.

INCREASING OF SHORT-STAY SCHENGEN VISA FEES

INCREASING OF SHORT-STAY SCHENGEN VISA FEES

6/7/2024

On 22 May 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415 of 14 March 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 as regards the amount of the visa fee, which you will find in the appendix.

This means that starting from 11 June 2024, the visa fee will increase from EUR 80 to EUR 90 for short-stay visas for adults and from EUR 40 to EUR 45 for short-stay visas for children aged 6 to 12 years.

The visa fee amount remains unchanged for countries benefiting from a visa facilitation agreement, staying at EUR 35, except for Cape Verde nationals, for whom the visa fee will increase from EUR 60 to EUR 67.50 for adults and from EUR 30 to EUR 33.75 for children aged 6 to 12 years.

INCREASING OF SHORT-STAY SCHENGEN VISA FEES

INCREASING OF SHORT-STAY SCHENGEN VISA FEES

6/7/2024

On 22 May 2024, the Official Journal of the European Union published Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1415 of 14 March 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 as regards the amount of the visa fee, which you will find in the appendix.

This means that starting from 11 June 2024, the visa fee will increase from EUR 80 to EUR 90 for short-stay visas for adults and from EUR 40 to EUR 45 for short-stay visas for children aged 6 to 12 years.

The visa fee amount remains unchanged for countries benefiting from a visa facilitation agreement, staying at EUR 35, except for Cape Verde nationals, for whom the visa fee will increase from EUR 60 to EUR 67.50 for adults and from EUR 30 to EUR 33.75 for children aged 6 to 12 years.

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