Germany · for applicants from Nigeria
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism, visiting family/friends, or business, up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Nigerian nationals require it before travel. Officer must be satisfied of genuine purpose, funds, ties to home, and intent to leave. Not a route to settlement.
Rules last verified: 22 June 2026 · by Elizabeth O
Embassy processing
Up to 15 calendar days (can be longer)
Our turnaround
5–7 working days
Done-for-you Standard
Government fees
~£77
≈ ₦140,833
Purpose/conditions of stay not justified
Purpose, itinerary, or accommodation not credible.
Fix: Provide a clear itinerary, accommodation, and purpose evidence.
Intent to leave not established
Weak ties to home; risk of overstay.
Fix: Show strong ties: employment, family, property, return reasons.
Insufficient means of subsistence
Funds too low or source unclear.
Fix: Show adequate, well-sourced funds for the trip.
Insufficient travel insurance
Insurance missing or under €30,000.
Fix: Buy compliant Schengen-wide insurance (min €30,000).
Required
Valid passport (issued within 10 yrs, 3+ months validity beyond stay)
When: "all"
Travel medical insurance (min €30,000)
When: "all"
Proof of funds (bank statements, payslips)
When: "all"
Accommodation & travel itinerary / flight reservation
When: "all"
Proof of ties to home country (employment, family, property)
When: "strongly recommended"
Depends on your situation
Invitation / Verpflichtungserklärung (formal obligation letter)
1. Prepare your application
Gather documents, draft supporting letters, complete forms
1–3 weeks
2. Rekoja review (if Done-for-you)
Specialist checks your file before you submit
5–7 working days
3. Submit online or at visa centre
Biometrics appointment may be required
1 day
4. Embassy decision
Standard processing. Priority options may be available.
Up to 15 calendar days (can be longer)
These are the fees you pay to the government, not Rekoja's service fee. Shown at the indicative exchange rate.
Mandatory
Schengen short-stay visa
£77
₦140,833
Travel medical insurance (min cover)
£0
₦0
Total government fees
~£77
≈ ₦140,833
Indicative. 1 GBP = 1829 NGN · 2026-08-03. Government fees change. Confirm on the official website before paying.
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