Facts about
Visiting Germany is a vacation worth taking for every traveler. Asides from being one of the safest travel destinations in the world, the country is rich in history, culture, outdoor activities, and of course its cities. The country is home to the world’s leading trade fairs, the ITB Berlin. Also, the Oktoberfest which takes place in Munich between September and October is one of the main events which draws a lot of tourists to the country. The Oktoberfest draws as much as 6 million tourists to the country yearly. Tourists in the country also have the liberty of engaging in winter sports like alpine skiing, snowboarding, bobsledding, and cross-country skiing in various regions in the country.
Germany is the ninth most visited country in the world. In 2012, over 30.4 million international tourists visited the country bringing over $38 billion in international tourism. The tourism industry is responsible for contributing 4.5% of the German GDP and provides 2 million jobs. The number of visitors is expected to increase significantly in the years to come.
Travelers are not allowed to enter or leave the country with more than €10,000 or its equivalent in any currency.
Basic Travel Requirements for Nigerians visiting
- Passport with a validity of more than 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport should have at least two blank pages for the necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form duly signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a steady and continuous flow of funds.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of civil status.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Types of Visa
| Types of Visa |
Processing Time |
Duration of Stay |
| Tourist Visa |
10 - 15 days |
90 days |
| Business Visa |
10 - 15 days |
90 days |
| Medical Visa |
10 - 15 days |
90 days |
| Student Visa |
10 - 15 days |
More than 90 days |
| Work Visa |
10 - 15 days |
More than 90 days |
| Transit Visa |
10 - 15 days |
24 hours |
| Visa |
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Places in Visas of Germany Fees
| Visa Type |
Sub Type |
Visa Fees |
| Tourist Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
| Business Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
| Medical Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
| Student Visa |
|
75.00 (EUR)
|
| Work Visa |
|
75.00 (EUR)
|
| Transit Visa |
|
60.00 (EUR)
|
| Visa |
|
Not available
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