Germany Visa Fees in Nigeria |how to apply /Germany embassy in Nigeria
Are you planning to travel to Germany from Nigeria for business, education or tourist? If yes join us here as we list the cost of getting a Germany Visa here in Nigeria.
Germany is simply refer to as Deutschland in German it is a diverse country that has it own culture, solid economy and well planned cities. The biggest cities in Germany remains Munich, Berlin and Hamburg but with out being told the state capital of Germany is Berlin that is where the sit of power is.
First you have to understand that Germany is located in the Schengen Zone. You might ask what is this Schengen Zone all about? Well in a simplest way to explain it, it simply means that once one travel to Germany using their visa you will be able to visit about 26 other countries that are listed under the Schengen Zone with out much restrictions.
But as you all know Nigerian passport is not as powerful as most countries so for now that benefits might not extend to us here in that case you will need to apply for a Schengen Visa.
Before you can apply for a Germany Visa you need to do that in person at the Consulate General of the federal republic of Germany in Lagos here in Nigeria. Have it in mind that you still get your Visa in Abuja but the best place to process it timely is in Lagos.
Germany Visa Fees in Nigeria
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| EURO | Naira | Exchange rate |
| €60 | # 25,000 | # 440 |
The above fee we stated above are for adults but if you are applying for kids between the age of 6 and 12 you only need to pay €35. While long term visa of children under 18 years of age is €35
Certain group of persons are exempted from paying this Visa Fees; those whose parents are citizens of Germany or whose spouse are citizens.
Please note that your visa could be delivered to you via courier services that is if you choose this method of delivery, this will save you time and money you would have expanded in traveling to the Germany Consulate just to collect it.
The German Consulate in Lagos is located at 15 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
We have also listed the phone numbers, fax, email and website of the Embassy below:
Phone: +00234-1-280-9966
Fax: +00234-1-280-9969
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lago.diplo.de
The German Embassy in Abuja is located at 9 Lake Maracaibo Close, Maitama. Below are the contact details of the Embassy:
Phone: +00234-9-220-8010; +00234-9-220-8011; +00234-70-6410-8800; +00234-80-5880-8800
Fax: +00234-9-220-8009
Email: [email protected]
See types of Germany Visa
Student visa :
if you want to further your education in Germany this category of visa is for you, this type of Visa is needed to be applied for not less than 6 weeks to your enrollment date. You need certain documents to process this visa and they are as follows:You should get a letter of admission from the university that you have been offered admission to study abroad.Get also a copy of your passport data page.To apply for this type of visa forward your enquiries and application to this mail.
Get also a copy of your passport data page.To apply for this type of visa forward your enquiries and application to this mail.
Work visa:
you just got an employment opportunity or placement in Germany? Then apply for this category of visa.Short term visa:
this category of visa don’t last more than 90 days. If you plan on visiting Germany for not too long let’s say 3 months visit where you intend to see your friends or relatives then this Visa is for you.There is also a long term visa, this is for those who like to exceed the 90 days validity period for short term visit.
AU Pair Visa : this is for those who want to do a voluntary work in Germany
Category of people who don’t need a visa to travel to Germany from Nigeria
Applicant from Nigeria who are on state official duties.Applicant who have been certified by health professionals that they are in need of urgent medical intervention.Those who are expert in scientific and academic field and they are participating in any conference in Germany.Regular travels or those on transit visa.
Applicant who have been certified by health professionals that they are in need of urgent medical intervention.Those who are expert in scientific and academic field and they are participating in any conference in Germany.Regular travels or those on transit visa.
Please note that once you apply for a visa you will be scheduled to come for an interview, ensure you don’t fail to come on the date you have been booked to come because we have heard cases of those who have been bar for a period of 6 months from booking further appointment just because they failed to show up on their given date.
While going for the interview ensure you go along with all required documents you are ask to bring.