🇪🇺 Schengen Area (29 European States) Visa from Nigeria: Requirements, Fees & Where to Apply

Read this first. ETIAS does not apply to Nigerian passport holders — it is for visa-exempt travellers only. You must obtain a Schengen Type C visa from the consulate of your main destination before travelling.

Official Fee€90 EUR Standard (€45 children 6-12)

Processing Time15 to 45 Calendar Days

Stay Duration90 days within any 180-day rolling period

Where to apply in Nigeria

VFS Global and TLScontact centres in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, depending on which Schengen state you are applying to.

Biometrics

Fingerprints and a photograph are required; Schengen biometrics are reusable for 59 months across member states.

What Nigerian applicants should know

Apply to the country where you will spend the most nights. Applying to the wrong consulate to get a faster slot is 'visa shopping' and is grounds for refusal at the border.
Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 including repatriation is mandatory and is checked.

Required documents

Travel medical insurance covering €30,000+ with repatriation
3-6 months certified bank statements
Flight reservation & hotel vouchers
Employer NOC letter

Consular advice: Standard Schengen fee increased to €90 EUR. Apply at the consulate of your main destination (most nights stayed).

Apply on European Commission Official Visa Portal → General Schengen Area (29 European States) visa page →

Applying is always free to start on the official government portal linked above — GlobalVisaHub never charges for it and is not an agent. Immigration rules change; always confirm on the official portal before paying anything.