₦airaland Forum

sadegivens0:
Omogbolahandc, it’s there any update from your application that you submitted in March this year?

Omogbolahandc:
My application was not approved after showing about 16million in pof

TadeDetule:
Guys, my simple truth is this, they seems to be suspecting birth tourism now for every VIVIS applicant. Hence, for tourism, you must be able to prove otherwise. I mean a vivid one. Also ensure that your admission is supported with a scholarship. I think its no longer enough to convince the consulate if you dont have a scholarship, except you show self or sibling/parent POF that is reasonable. Just thinking out loud.

SugarPg:
The 2 people that were denied visa applied for tourist visa, not study Visa. Let us put this in proper perspective

TadeDetule:
Lets be guided in our responses, okay. I was not referring to anyone here. I know what I am saying hence let 'us; be guided in our responses.

TadeDetule:
Lets be guided in our responses, okay. I was not referring to anyone here. I know what I am saying hence let 'us; be guided in our responses.

Tuxpera:
If you are not referring to anyone here, then don't make the comment on the thread, write it down in your personal diary at home. You gave a generalized response that correlates with the last two application update and another threadmate is gently calling your attention to it, rather than admit the obvious confusion you set or intend to set, you are hiding your head in the sand. If the applicant's proof of fund is right, legit documents with a clear purpose of visit, approval is certain and rarely does Brazil's admission come without scholarship.

untamedd:
It appears it doesn't matter if you have genuine documents or enough proof of funds these days, Nigerians are getting denied. I suspect they believe we don't have genuine tourism intentions and I blame all these social media buzz, ads and influencers. They can see all these birth tourism contents on TikTok etc . That is why people with confirmed intentions like study are getting approved regardless. Similar situation with the UK japa buzz.

Griot77:
You are very correct ma, this is not far from the truth, my last application denial shocked me. All my documents were genuine, intact with correct POF plus I have been to Brazil and back before. Honestly, Nigerians need to stop overheating any Japa means, they need to take it easy with all this content creation. It's destroying everything for us, samething with UK and Canada. Once a Nigerian gets abroad they 90% of them On Camera and start content. It's good but too much is really bad. Secondly majority of those content creator are now using it as hustle. Birth/Citizenship tourism assistant for a fee. These embassies are seeing all these content and taking note to protect their system.
It's really sad, that these behaviours are hindering many of us with genuine intentions. But it is what is.

SugarPg:
So sorry about your Visa denial.
I will advise you consider study Visa if you really have interest in Brazil. It is easier and surer.

Nellyjo:
Hello Room, this might be a dumb question, but can I just make a bank transfer to the UBA account to pay for the visit visa fees? Also, what courier service is being used to send the documents to Lagos? I stay in Abuja.

lordxxstephen:
Hi Guys,
I sent my docs to the consulate on wednesday last week.
The status is yet to change to under review.
Please how long does it take before the status changes from sent to Under Review

sadegivens0:
Just be patient because the moment you send your documents to them, you are at their mercy. Which means they will get back with you or review your documents whenever they choose. It’s sad but that’s what is happening. Mine took 2 days to get under review after receiving the manual application that I didn’t send to them at first.
Patience is the key when your documents are in the hands of Brazil Consulate. Best of luck.

Nellyjo:
I was curious if you don't mind on their final decision and what kind of visa you applied for

Nellyjo:
To help anyone curious. The bank to pay for the Brazil Visa is now UBA, it was previously Stanbic. You can only pay in dollars now, so go and change money before going, except of course you have a Domiciliary account with them already.
Secondly, you must go to the UBA bank to do so; you cannot transfer for obvious restrictions to Dollar accounts in Nigeria.
Lastly, you may run into an issue where some branches may say third-party deposits are not allowed on domiciliary accounts. You can let them know that consulates and embassies are exempt from that or ask to speak to a supervisor/manager.
Thought to share for anyone curious, like I was before going myself.

SpiceQueen01:
Yes, I did. The only bad review I’ll give is lack of entertainment on board but you can only worry about that if you’re traveling with kids. But it’s not that bad, because everyone will sleep off eventually .
The layover time is much better now, it’s just 6 hours. Last year when I flew with TAAG we had 19hrs layover at Luanda.
Apart from that, everything else is good.

lily156:
Hello @SpiceQueen01
Were you given a hotel for the layover in Luanda. If not, how did you endure the 19hrs?
I have a friend who is flying TAAG soon with a long layover in Luanda.

lily156:
Hello @SpiceQueen01
Were you given a hotel for the layover in Luanda. If not, how did you endure the 19hrs?
I have a friend who is flying TAAG soon with a long layover in Luanda.

TadeDetule:
The 19hrs layover came with a hotel. tHIS WAS IN mARCH, 2025, but make sure there is no one with a shorter layover option when you are making you booking for the 19hr layover. Just an advice.

lily156:
Thank you very much. Did you have to get an evisa prior in order to clear immigration and exit the airport to the hotel? Or do they do like Egypt air and retain your passport?

lily156:
Thank you very much. Did you have to get an evisa prior in order to clear immigration and exit the airport to the hotel? Or do they do like Egypt air and retain your passport?

lordxxstephen:
my application was not approved.
This is quite funny.
I submitted my document on the first of this month and they already denied it.
Meanwhile, i was only going for a 3 days conference in brazil, nothing else.
Funny people actually and it is company sponsored trip.
How come they treated mine faster than anyone else. It is well shaa.
Their country, their rules.