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sadegivens0:
Thank you for sharing your experience @ lordxxstephen.

In my situation, they requested that I send them through pdf format only 3 months statement of account, flight and hotel reservation. I just finished sending or forwarding it to them through email. I have sent them this same documents prior.

My question is: why do they always ask us to send them, for the same documents that they already have in their possession or that was originally sent to them prior?

I will be very grateful for the answer to my question because I am just curious.

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

sadegivens0:
Thank you for sharing your experience @ lordxxstephen.

In my situation, they requested that I send them through pdf format only 3 months statement of account, flight and hotel reservation. I just finished sending or forwarding it to them through email. I have sent them this same documents prior.

My question is: why do they always ask us to send them, for the same documents that they already have in their possession or that was originally sent to them prior?

I will be very grateful for the answer to my question because I am just curious.

sadegivens0:
Thank you for sharing your experience @ lordxxstephen.

In my situation, they requested that I send them through pdf format only 3 months statement of account, flight and hotel reservation. I just finished sending or forwarding it to them through email. I have sent them this same documents prior.

My question is: why do they always ask us to send them, for the same documents that they already have in their possession or that was originally sent to them prior?

I will be very grateful for the answer to my question because I am just curious.

dvs511:
If they ask you to resend bank statement, it might be because they want to compare with the previous one you sent to them, if the fund therein are truly yours.
Some people borrow fund for POF, and after submitting the statement of account to the embassy, they return the fund back to the owner.
In this case, if the embassy as you to resend the e bank statement, the original fund won’t be there.

icu4:
The Brazilian embassy does not seem to have a uniform processing time. They treat some applications within weeks while some take months.
How long since you submitted . and do you have travel history.

Nellyjo:
In my experience, embassies asking for more documentation is usually a good sign that they are looking into your application, at least you have a fighting chance. I submitted my documents through DHL today, hoping for the best

Letsmove:
TAAG is a hit and miss. They are not an airline I would want to have a long layover with. Just make sure you book the one with short waiting time . My last layover lasted for 2 days and i lost all the food items in my bag because the luggages didn't arrive with me in Brazil. Ever since,i have been flight Qatar but it's not advisable if you are pregnant because of the distance.

SugarPg:
TAAG is cheaper but it is not something one will recommend, it is very discomforting.

I booked the shorter layover flight(6hrs) at Launda, it was hell.
We all say down for the duration of the layover, no where to lay down or sleep, no entertainment, no refreshment, nothing.

After enduring that stress, we now embarked on a 8hrs straight flight from Launda to Sao Paulo.

If you are not strong, you will fall sick.

It is better to book the cheapest dates for Qatar airways(N1.6M), than to suffer with TAAG because of the little difference.

Letsmove:
14hrs from Doha to Sao Paulo in an economy class is hell too.

SugarPg:
14hrs straight flight is hellish. Though the 8hrs flight with TAAG from Launda to Sao Paulo is quite comfortable, better plane with personal TV screen.

I don't know if Air maroc will have a better schedule.

Letsmove:
To be honest, TAAG economy class is the best i have ever flown and I'm a frequent flyer.The hardware was solid and i don't need any entertainment but their service was the most horrible i have ever experienced. A flight scheduled for 11am from Nigeria end up to 11pm with no explanation,no food nor shelter. As if that was not enough, they took us to a very horrible hotel in Luanda with no explanation still.

Letsmove:
To be honest, TAAG economy class is the best i have ever flown and I'm a frequent flyer.The hardware was solid and i don't need any entertainment but their service was the most horrible i have ever experienced. A flight scheduled for 11am from Nigeria end up to 11pm with no explanation,no food nor shelter. As if that was not enough, they took us to a very horrible hotel in Luanda with no explanation still.

SugarPg:
With all those negative experiences , you still rated them the best economy class.

SugarPg:
With all those negative experiences , you still rated them the best economy class.

Letsmove:
Yes.i have flown Qatar, Turkish, ET but the seat of TAAG is more spacious and more practical but their hospitality service was very horrible. Luanda to Sao Paulo flight was so comfortable.

sadegivens0:
Hello there, I am kind of wondering if there is a Brazilian Consulate in Abuja. Why is it that we don’t apply for Brazilian visas in Abuja ? Because everyone applied in Lagos and we are talking about 240million population it could be the reason why there are too many delays.

Outside of Africa, Brazil has the largest population of people of African descent. Estimates suggest that Brazil has around 55.9 million people of African descent, making it the country with the largest African diaspora population.

The United States also has a significant Black population, with over 46.4 million people of African descent.

Nellyjo:
I even stay in ABJ, and it felt ridiculous to me to have to send it to Lagos. I wanted to go to the Abuja embassy to ask, but all indications showed that it would be a waste of time. Hopefully, the delay will be for good news.

sadegivens0:
You see what I am saying Nellyjo. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria and you have to mail your documents to Lagos. I really put the blame squarely on 9ja government. I am not so much concern about my application at the moment. Generally, I am just curious because I understand that, while both the Brazilian Embassy and a Brazilian Consulate represent Brazil in a foreign country, they have distinct roles and hierarchies.

Because I know that they have 2 or more Consulate in other countries that are or not populated like ours. It’s the 240million population that baffles me and to expect that there won’t be any delays whatsoever. Nigeria is No. 6 in the world in times of population and in the near future could surpass the United States.

This our government just signed $1 billion agric deal, with Brazil just yesterday or today. I guessed that we should be excited.

Nellyjo, take for instance, =N=144,050 visa fees non refundable X 1000 Nigerians application every month =N=144,050,000

So true, I was honestly surprised that they don't offer consulate services in ABJ. it would have made things faster and all

TadeDetule:
Visa matters is only handled in Lagos.

Nellyjo:
Hello, please, when you submit your documents to the embassy. Is it customary to get an email that your documents have been received, or will you know when your application goes into review?

sadegivens0:
First, your DHL tracking number will show that it was delivered to them. Second, to check status you go to https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br

And I am hoping that you received confirmation from them before you sent your documents by courier.
You are not going to get an email from them but if something is missing in your application they will send you email.

See below for an example:

Hello Jan Doe,

Your visa application documents were received in our consulate without the mandatory manual visa application form. It is necessary that you fill out the manual visa application form herewith attached to this email for the continuation of your visa application processing.

Regards,


Consular Section,
Brazilian Consulate-General
Plot 257, Kofo Abayomi Street
P.O. Box 72802 Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria.

Nellyjo:
Perfect, thank you. My DHL tracking says it was delivered on Tuesday, but I thought the consulate sent emails to verify that it was received. My status now says in review, though. Thanks for clarifying. Na God hand e dey now.

sadegivens0:
Let me add this info below:

Based on information from the Brazilian Consulate in Lagos and other visa service providers, here's an estimation for your visa processing:
* Official Stance from the Consulate (Lagos): The Consulate-General of Brazil in Lagos states that due to reduced capacity, the average time to process applications is about 30 to 90 days, depending on the application.

Factors that can affect processing time:
* Completeness of your application: Incomplete or incorrect information will lead to delays.
* Workload of the Consulate: The Lagos consulate specifically mentions reduced capacity.
* Need for additional administrative procedures or interviews: If your application requires further scrutiny, it will take longer.

Nellyjo:
Wahala, in that case, it's to relax and wait. No need to hurry or to check the status of the application all the time. Holding passports for that long, though, what if people need to apply for other visas or even travel, it's well. That's why I like my UK, 2weeks highest, my passport is ready cuz they know the implications of holding on to passports for so long. It is well.

sadegivens0:
You are not lying about the UK. I want to say that we are human, we don’t want anxiety to kill us because 30 - 90 days feels forever and we are going to check status as many times as possible in a day.

I have also read on this thread some people are waiting 6 months plus. While there's no guaranteed exact date, applying nearly 2.5 months in advance significantly increases your chances of having your visa processed in time. Therefore, checking your email regularly is paramount because they might send you an email saying they need you to send something either by courier or email.