Nigerian passport holders living in the UK need a short-stay Schengen visa to visit Europe, whether for a holiday, a family visit or business. You apply from the UK, at the visa centre of the country you will spend longest in.
The hardest part is usually not the paperwork but the appointment: slots at the visa centres are scarce, and many people spend weeks refreshing booking pages. We book the appointment for you — usually about 10–12 days ahead, subject to availability, and sometimes sooner for Spain and the Netherlands.
You then attend in person with your documents, and your fingerprints and photo are taken. The visa fee is paid at the appointment; our booking fee is separate and shown before you pay.
Who needs this
Eligibility overview
Nigerian passport holders — including UK residents — need a Schengen visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Documents required
What you'll need
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area, with two blank pages
- Your UK residence permit or eVisa — usually valid for at least 3 months after your return
- Bank statements for the last 3–6 months
- Employment letter or payslips, or proof of self-employment or study
- Travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover, valid across the Schengen Area
- Flight and accommodation bookings, or an itinerary
- An invitation letter if you are visiting family or friends
Processing time
How long does it take?
Decisions usually take about 15 calendar days after the appointment, and can take longer in peak season.
Common mistakes
Why applications are refused
- Not enough evidence of funds
- Unclear purpose or itinerary
- UK residence permit expiring too soon after the trip
- Weak evidence of employment or ties to the UK
- Documents that contradict each other
Common questions
FAQs
The country where you will spend the most nights. If it is equal, the country you enter first.