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Visa Guide for Nigerians

Schengen Visa (Europe)

One Schengen visa lets you travel across 27 European countries. Here's exactly what Nigerian applicants need.

Processing Time

2–6 weeks

Embassy Fee

₦157,500

Documents

9+ required

Apply At

German Embassy Abuja/Lagos

Germany 🇩🇪France 🇫🇷Italy 🇮🇹Spain 🇪🇸Netherlands 🇳🇱Portugal 🇵🇹Belgium 🇧🇪Switzerland 🇨🇭Sweden 🇸🇪Norway 🇳🇴+ 17 more

Valid Nigerian Passport (3+ months beyond travel)

Completed Schengen Visa Application Form

Two recent passport photos

Travel insurance (min €30,000 coverage)

Bank statements (last 3–6 months)

Proof of employment / income

Round-trip flight reservation

Accommodation proof (hotel/host)

Itinerary of planned travel

→Apply at the embassy of the country you will spend the most time in, or your first entry point.

→Travel insurance covering the entire Schengen area is mandatory — minimum €30,000 coverage.

→German Embassy Nigeria has one of the better appointment availabilities — consider applying via them.

→A detailed cover letter explaining your trip day-by-day significantly helps your application.