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Nigerian to Germany Visa Required

Visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders traveling to Germany

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 3+ months validity

    Passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure date from Germany, issued within the last 10 years, and with at least two blank pages.

  • Completed visa application form

    Signed and fully completed Schengen visa form for short-stay (type C), downloaded from the German Embassy website.

  • Passport photograph

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    Two identical photographs, not older than 6 months, sized 3.5 x 4.5 cm, with a uniform light background, not stapled or glued.

  • Declaration of accuracy of information

    Signed declaration confirming accuracy of information given in the application.

  • Bank statement

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    Original and signed/stamped personal bank statements for the last 3 months showing sufficient funds for the trip.

  • Travel insurance certificate

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    Travel/medical insurance valid for the entire Schengen area and full duration of stay, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage.

  • Flight booking confirmation

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    Reservation of round-trip flight ticket (no actual ticket purchase required until visa is granted).

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Hotel reservation or confirmation for the full duration of stay, or invitation letter from a host stating address and duration.

  • Purpose of visit statement

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    Typed and signed cover letter explaining the trip purpose, itinerary and itinerary details.

Optional Documents

  • Proof of employment from Nigeria

    If employed: Employment contract, introduction letter, and statement of leave (certificate of holiday) with salary slips for last 3 months.

  • Sponsor letter

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    Official ‘Verpflichtungserklärung’ (if sponsored by person in Germany), signed at the local authority in Germany.

  • Invitation letter

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    If visiting friends or family, a signed invitation letter from the host in Germany stating relationship, address, and duration.

  • Additional civil status documents

    Marriage certificate, birth certificates (if applicable), land/title deeds or property documents (if relevant).

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