Most Schengen visa refusals from Nigeria come from avoidable errors — incomplete documents, insufficient financial proof, or a cover letter that fails to clearly explain the purpose of travel.
Step 1: Identify the Correct Embassy
Apply at the embassy of the country where you will spend the most time. If transiting multiple countries equally, apply at the country of first entry.
Step 2: Build Your Document Package
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond your trip)
- Completed application form and recent passport photographs
- Return flight bookings and confirmed hotel reservations
- Travel insurance covering the full trip (minimum 30,000 EUR coverage)
- Bank statements covering the last 3 to 6 months
- Proof of employment or business registration
- Cover letter explaining purpose, itinerary, and ties to Nigeria
Step 3: The Cover Letter Matters More Than You Think
State clearly why you are travelling, your full itinerary, who is funding the trip, and why you will return to Nigeria. Be specific — vague letters raise questions, detailed ones resolve them.
How We Help
Our visa team reviews your complete document package, writes or refines your cover letter, and prepares a submission checklist tailored to the specific embassy. Contact us to get started.
