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Germany is a great destination if you are thinking of going to Europe. This Schengen country has a mix of modern and historic cities, wine regions, lakes, forests and mountains. There is plenty to explore! In this article, learn more about how to apply for a Germany visa in Nigeria, Germany visa appointment booking, processing time at the Germany visa application centre, flight itinerary for Germany visa, hotel bookings for a Germany visa, Schengen travel insurance for a Germany visa application, and Germany visa application process at the visa office in Nigeria.
Germany Schengen Visas
In 2019, German embassies around the world received 2,171,309 German Schengen visa applications and rejected 213,306 (9.8%). The Consulate General of Germany in Lagos received 9,472 applications and rejected 4,570 (48.2%). Applying for a Germany Schengen Visa from Nigeria Applications for visas to Germany must be made through the Consulate General of Germany in Lagos – in person. Visa applications should be handed in at least 15 days ahead of your desired travel time. It is possible to apply for your Schengen visa up to 6 months in advance of your journey. The processing time for short-term visa applications will usually take about 15 days and 5 days for an Airport Transit visa. Student visa applications may take several months and family reunion visas up to 6 months to process. You should make sure you apply well in advance of your trip, so you have time to get the visa.
Types of Schengen visas offered at the German Consulate in Nigeria
The type of visa you will apply for will depend on why you wish to go to Germany. There are 3 types of visas available:
1. Schengen “C” visa (short-stay) – for a holiday or business trip etc for up to 90 days 2. National “D” visa (long-stay) – to attend university, work or join a family in Germany, etc for over 90 days 3. Airport Transit “A” visa – Nigerian citizens do not need an airport transit visa if they are in possession of a valid visa for a Schengen member state
How Can I Apply for a Schengen Visa from the Consulate General of Germany in Lagos, Nigeria Everything you need to apply for your visa for Germany can be found on the pages of the consulate’s website, so take time to understand what you need to do. The first thing you will need to do is to complete your application form. Go to the consulate’s website and click on “service” and then “visa”: Scroll right down the page until you see “Application Procedure”. Click on the link: On the next page, you can read the information on the visa application procedure. Read this before moving on. Scroll down and choose the visa you are applying for:
To complete your application online, click on the link: You will be directed to the VIDEX system where you can complete your application form:
Make sure you print the following documents:
1. Visa application form 2. Barcode page 3. Additional information form If you prefer not to use the Videx system, you can complete a manual application form. You can find one to download on the consulate’s website: Book an appointment
The next step is to book your appointment.
Making appointments with the embassy, consulate or visa application centre is generally free and can be done yourself. However, if you are running short of time or not sure which consulate to apply to or have no idea on how to get this done yourself then not to worry, we will make the appointment for you for a small service fee! Booking a visa appointment using our services is pretty simple! All you have to do is follow the 3 simple steps below: 1. Visit the link to schedule the visa appointment 2. Submit the appointment details, the visa you are applying for, consulate you need the appointment for, the country you need the appointment IN and make the payment 3. Receive appointment confirmation in email
You can also make an appointment on your own by following the steps below.
1. Go to the consulate’s website and click on “service” and “visa” 2. Scroll down to the bottom and click on the link for the free appointment registration 3. Read the instructions on the booking system 4. Click on “continue” 5. Choose the correct category of visa and click on “continue” 6. On the next page, click on “continue” 7. Enter the text in the CAPTCHA box 8. Choose a date and time for your appointment
Prepare your supporting documents The documents required for your visa application can be found on the consulate’s website, so go through this before you do anything else. There are checklists to help you. Make sure you know what the requirements are for the visa you are applying for because they are different for each type of visa. You should also prepare photocopies as well as providing the original documents, so don’t forget to do that too! Documents include: 1. Valid passport + copy of its data page – only E–Passports can be accepted, no observations or renewals allowed 2. For non–Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria: copy of Nigerian residence permit 3. 1 loose Passport photograph 4. Fully filled Schengen visa application form – NO copies 5. Prepaid courier envelope to return your passport and documents 6. Travel health insurance covering the whole stay 7. Copy of the round trip flight tickets with passenger reservation number 8. Confirmed hotel reservation or proof of any other accommodation in Germany 9. Original up to date personal bank statements of the last three months as proof of sufficient funds 10. Complete and detailed travel itinerary 11. Proof of landed property (if applicable) 12. Marriage Certificate and/or „affidavit of facts“ plus wedding pictures (if applicable) 13. Birth Certificate/s of minor children even if they are not traveling (if applicable) 14. If you are employed: letter of introduction by employer, leave letter from employer , employment contract and pay slips of the last three months, up to date salary bank statements of the last three months 15. If you are a freelancer / self–employed: Certificate of Incorporation / Registration of the company in Nigeria & Income Tax Clearance Certificate / Company Income Tax & bank statements of the last three months 16. For minors: Child’s birth certificate, letter of school confirming current enrolment and sanctioning leave of absence, consent letter signed from both parents & copy of both parent’s passports 17. If staying with a private host: original signed invitation letter
Visa Fees The visa fees are: 1. Schengen Visa is – 80 Euros 2. Schengen Visa (children under the age of 6 years) – 0 Euros 3. Schengen Visa (minors aged 6-12 years) – 40 Euros 4. Long-Term Visa – 75 Euros 5. Long-term visa (children under the age of 18 years) – 37.50 Euros
Fees are paid in Nigerian Naira, in cash and only in 500 and 1000 bills. The fee is also non-refundable even if your application is denied. Attend your visa appointment at the Consulate On the day of your appointment: 1. Arrive early 2. Dress smartly 3. Take your ID, visa application form and supporting documents
The visa officer will check your application and documents and take your fingerprints and photograph (biometrics). They may ask you questions to clarify the information you have provided. If this happens, just simply answer the questions honestly. Typical questions include: 1. Have you been to Germany before? 2. What are your plans upon arrival in Germany? 3. Are you traveling alone? 4. What is your job in Nigeria? Don’t jeopardize your Schengen visa interview at the last minute. Use this comprehensive and thorough visa interview guide to crack the visa interview!
Receive your visa
Once the consulate has made a decision, they will return your passport to your home address via courier. The decision will be either: 1. Approved – your visa will be inside your passport 2. Rejected – this would have been for a specific reason Common rejection reasons include: 1. You forgot your supporting documents – all visa applications need a range of supporting documents, so check the consulate’s website before you apply because the requirements are different depending on the visa you are applying for 2. You provided false documents – if you do this, it will affect the chances of you getting a visa now and in the future because the consulate will find out, so the best thing is not to do this at all 3. Application form is not signed – please remember to sign your application and any other documents that need signing 4. Purpose of your trip is not clear – you must provide proof of the purpose of your trip, for example, a tour itinerary COVID REGULATIONS Entry Requirements Entry to Germany will be possible for persons from Nigeria who have been fully vaccinated against the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus at least 14 days ago and with one of the vaccines approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the purpose of visits and tourism. To enter Germany, a digital EU COVID certificate or comparable proof of vaccination in digital or paper form in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish must be presented. See the consulate’s website for information that must be included on this certificate. If you have recovered from infection, a single dose of a vaccine is sufficient. As proof of full vaccination for a recovered person, proof must also be provided that they had the SARS CoV 2 coronavirus before their vaccination. As proof of this illness, a positive PCR test dating back at least 28 days and at most six months must be presented. Further information is available under the following link: BMI Visas can also still be issued to persons who are not yet fully vaccinated with a recognised vaccine if the intended entry to Germany is absolutely necessary.
Upon entering Germany, travelers aged twelve years or older must hold proof of the following: 1. Entry from an area of variant of concern: negative COVID-19 test result. Proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of recovery from an infection is not sufficient 2. Entry from any other Country or area: a negative COVID-19 test result, proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination or proof of recovery from an infection Contact Details of the Consulate General of Germany in Nigeria Address: Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, P.O. Box 72800, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Business Hours: Monday until Friday 07:00 am – 02:30 pm Tel: Visa – Telefon – Service – +234 1 277 8329 Contact – The consulate will not answer queries about the following: 1. emails without an inquiry 2. inquiries regarding the processing status of a visa application / an appeal 3. questions which can be answered by studying the information on the consulate’s website 4. appointment requests (appointments have to be scheduled via the electronic appointment system of the German Consulate in Lagos) If you wish to contact the consulate for anything else, you can use their contact form Conclusion
To apply for a Schengen visa for Germany at the Consulate General of Germany in Nigeria, follow these simple steps:
1. Complete your application form 2. Book your appointment 3. Prepare your supporting documents 4. Attend your visa appointment at the Consulate 5. Receive your visa
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