Two More European Countries To Issue Nigerians Visa That Grants Entry to Germany, 25 Other Countries

Two More European Countries To Issue Nigerians Visa That Grants Entry to Germany, 25 Other Countries

  • Two European countries, Bulgaria and Romania, have been given the green light for Schengen visas
  • This follows their partial Schengen membership, with the EU Council eliminating border controls at air and sea borders
  • This development will give Nigerians the opportunity to apply for a visa to stay for 90 days within 180 days

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Nigerians will soon be able to apply for Schengen visas through the Bulgarian and Romanian embassies.

According to a new report, the two countries will begin issuing Schengen C visas, permitting short-term entry and stays of up to 90 days within 180 days into the Schengen Area from April 1, 2024.

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How does Schengen Visa work?

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Generally, the visa issued allows you to visit any of the Schengen States during the same trip within the validity of the visa.

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A Schengen visa is inappropriate if you wish to remain in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days, take up employment or establish a business, trade or profession.

The Schengen area, encompassing 26 countries commonly referred to as "Schengen States," operates without border controls among them. These countries apply the common visa policy for short-stay visas.

These countries include Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Where do I submit my visa application?

To apply for a Schengen visa, a Nigerian must visit the embassy of the country one intends to visit,

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For example, when applying for a Schengen visa through the German embassy, applicants must follow the instructions outlined on the embassy's official website.

Lady shares US visa interview questions and answers

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that an immigration lawyer said it was important to know how to answer questions asked by visa officers at the US embassy.

The lady, Lelia Adams, noted that knowing how to answer the US visa interview questions correctly would improve one's chances of getting a visa.

She said the US visa officer would likely ask what the applicant does for a living, the purpose of the visa and why the journey at the time.

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

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