🇧🇷 Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Nigeria

📝 Overview

The Embassy of Brazil in Nigeria represents South America’s largest economy in West Africa, fostering diplomatic, commercial, and cultural ties. Brazil and Nigeria share deep historical and demographic bonds, particularly through Afro‑Brazilian heritage communities. Bilateral cooperation emphasizes agricultural technology transfer (Green Imperative initiative), bio‑energy, defense collaboration, South Atlantic security, and trade expansion.

🛂 Consular Services

• Visa Services: Manages Visitor (Tourist/Business), Work, Student, and Family Reunion visas. Applications require online pre‑registration via the official e‑Consular portal, followed by biometric and document verification appointments.
• Consular Assistance: Provides passport issuance, civil status registrations (births, marriages, deaths), CPF registration support, notarial legalizations, and emergency protection for Brazilian citizens in Nigeria.

🎓 Educational & Cultural Programs

• PEC‑G & PEC‑PG Scholarships: Sponsors Nigerian students through the Program for Undergraduate Students (PEC‑G) and Program for Postgraduate Students (PEC‑PG), offering tuition‑free places at federal universities in Brazil.
• Cultural Outreach: Promotes Portuguese language courses, Afro‑Brazilian heritage exhibitions, capoeira exchanges, and film screenings, reinforcing transatlantic cultural connections.

💼 Trade & Economic Relations

• Agro‑Industrial Partnership: Coordinates large‑scale agricultural mechanization projects, supplying Brazilian farming equipment, tractors, and technical expertise to Nigerian agricultural zones.
• Trade Alliances: Connects business delegations in pharmaceuticals, aviation (Embraer), renewable energy/ethanol, livestock breeding, and petroleum infrastructure.

🏢 Offices in Nigeria

• 📍 Embassy Headquarters (Abuja): 324 Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, P.M.B. 5139, Garki, Abuja.
• 📍 Consulate General (Lagos): Plot 257, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

ℹ️ Visitor Information

• Appointment Policy: All visa, authentication, and consular services require pre‑booked appointments via the e‑Consular portal. Walk‑ins are prohibited.
• Security Requirements: Mandatory airport‑style screening at entry. Electronics, cameras, laptops, sharp objects, and large luggage are not permitted.
• Operational Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Consular Window: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM)

📊 Directory Matrix

🔍 Basic Information

• Organization Type: Embassy
• Country Represented: Federative Republic of Brazil
• Head of Mission: H.E. Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete
• Phone (Abuja): +234 9 461 8688 / +234 803 535 0118
• Phone (Lagos): +234 1 261 0135
• Email: brasemb.abuja@itamaraty.gov.br / consular.lagos@itamaraty.gov.br
• Official Website: gov.br/mre/pt‑br/embaxada‑abuja
• Emergency Lines: +234 803 535 0118 (Abuja) / +234 803 535 0119 (Duty Desk)

🗺️ Location Information

• Head Office: Abuja
• Address (Abuja): 324 Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District, Abuja
• Additional Office: Lagos (Consulate General)
• Address (Lagos): Plot 257, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

🛠️ Services Offered

• Visitor Visa Information
• Student Visa Information
• Work Visa Information
• Passport Services
• Consular Assistance
• Citizenship Services
• Notarial & Legalization Services
• Trade & Investment Support
• Cultural Exchange Programs
• Scholarship Information (PEC‑G / PEC‑PG)

ℹ️ Visitor Settings

• Appointment Required: Yes
• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
• Consular Window: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
• Public Holidays: Brazilian national holidays (Independence Day – Sept 7, Proclamation of the Republic – Nov 15) and Nigerian statutory holidays

⚡ Opportunities Available

• Scholarships (PEC‑G / PEC‑PG)
• Exchange Programs
• Training Programs
• Business Support

🌐 Social & Mapping

• e‑Consular Portal: ec‑abuja.itamaraty.gov.br / ec‑lagos.itamaraty.gov.br
• X (Twitter): @brasembabuja
• Google Maps: Embassy of Brazil Abuja (CMS native map hook)