Know before you apply.

What do I need for a Schengen visa to Germany?

Requirements for your route

Visa types, fees, and processing times for any destination.

🇳🇬🇩🇪Germany

Schengen Type C

15 days€90

National Visa (D)

6 weeks€75

Business Short-Stay

10 days€90

Conference Visa

15 days€90

How ready am I to apply?

How ready are you?

A readiness score based on your documents, finances, and travel history.

74

Documents90%

Financial65%

Travel History45%

Score improved +5 since uploading conference invite

Should I apply through Germany or Netherlands?

Find your strongest route

Compare routes and see which gives you the best chance.

Germany (direct)

15 days · €9068%

Netherlands

12 days · €9078%

Netherlands has 22% lower rejection rate for Nigerian applicants

Store my conference documents

Your documents, verified once

Upload once. Verified documents ready for every application.

Passport

Verified

Conference Invite

Uploaded

Bank Statements

Needed

Employment Letter

Verified

Any VFS slots in Lagos this week?

Know when slots open

Visa centre slots disappear fast. Meridian watches your route and alerts you the moment one opens.

VFS Lagos

Next available: March 1

VFS Abuja

Next available: March 15

Watching 4 centres in Nigeria for open slots

Anyone done Germany from Nigeria recently?

Learn from travelers like you

Tips and insights from travelers on your route.

Recent travelers: Nigeria → Germany

CA

Chidi A.

Applied through Netherlands — got approved in 10 days

NE

Nneka E.

VFS Lagos morning slots have shorter queues

Any changes to Schengen rules I should know?

Stay ahead of changes

Alerts when visa rules, fees, or processing times change.

EU Entry/Exit System active

Fingerprints now required at all Schengen borders

Germany Lagos backlog

Processing currently 22 days avg, up from 15

Schengen fee update

Short-stay visa fee is €90 for most nationalities

Connect my travel bookings

Connect your bookings

We pull in your flights and hotel bookings automatically.

Flight to Frankfurt detected

LH 565 Lagos→Frankfurt · Mar 10

Hotel booking confirmed

Motel One Berlin · 4 nights

Travel insurance active

AXA Schengen · €30k cover

Help me prepare my application

Application prep, step by step

Guided help preparing and reviewing your visa application.

Cover letter drafted

Conference schedule attached

Financial documents

Final review

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Navigate your visa.On your terms.

Navigate your visa.
On your terms.