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How to apply?
You can easily apply for your visa online via the Consular Services Portal of the Federal Foreign Office. Fill out your application form online and upload your documents. Your details and documents will then be checked for completeness. You will receive feedback as to whether your documents are complete and have been submitted successfully.
You will then receive the link to book an appointment at the visa section. At this appointment, your identity and original documents will be checked, a short interview will be conducted, your biometric data (fingerprints and photo) will be recorded and the fee will be paid.
What documents do I need?
Instruction:
The following documents have to be submitted as indicated below:
• Sort your application according to this list.
• The required documents must be submitted in full at the personal interview. Documents sent in advance cannot be considered.
• Do not staple any of the documents.
• Copies need to be in DIN A4 format and black/white. Copies in color will not be accepted.
• Incomplete and unsorted applications will not be accepted.
Please Note: The Consulate General reserves the right to request further documents.
All information is without guarantee for correctness and completeness. They are based on the information available to the consulate at the time of creation.
Sorting list for you to print
Researcher (Please bring with you to your interview)
Sorting list with explanation:
- signed declaration by applicant (or legeal guardian) with place and date
- signed Regulations by applicant (or legeal guardian) with place and date
- original passport + copy of data page
- issued in the last 10 years
- valid for at least 6 more months
- at least two free pages
- as proof of a legal residence status in Nigeria
- only for applicants with a nationality other than Nigerian
a master's degree (or higher) is required to apply.
Full recognition of your degree must therefore be provided.
- More information on how to recognise your University decree
Any documents that prove you have already worked, such as:
- work contracts
- employer statements
- salary slips
filled out and signed by the hosting institution in Germany
to cover costs incurred by public agencies for up to six months after the end of the hosting agreement.
This is not required if the research institute is primarily publicly funded or if there is a specific public interest.
Including the following details:
- specification of certificates, diplomas, and qualifications obtained
- professional training
- work experience
- signed by the applicant
- detailed expectations regarding the planned stay
- anticipated career and personal benefits, as well as future plans
For births before December 15, 1992
1. Certified copy of the local birth register extract based on the first registration
and
2. Affidavit* (“Declaration of Age”) of one parent or the head of the family** if both parents are deceased
and
3. Copy of an identity document showing the signature of the person making the affidavit
For births at or after December 15, 1992
1. NPC birth certificate, issued from the NPC of your place of birth
if you do not have a birth certificate from the NPC:
1. Certified copy of the local birth register extract based on the first registration
and
2. Affidavit* (“Declaration of Age”) of one parent or the head of the family**
and
3. Copy of an identity document showing the signature of the person making the affidavit
* If necessary with a note of illiteracy, preferable e-Affidavit
** Head of family and at least 10 years older than the applicant
issued by the official registrar
For example, if you changed your name or there was a mistake on any of your documents
e.g.
- Affidavit of Change of Names (with the published newspaper advertisment)
- Affidavit of Reconciliation of Names
- Affidavit of Spinster- / Bachelorhood
- Affidavit of Facts
• if necessary, with a note of illiteracy
• issued by the competent court
Additionally, a copy of an identification document must be submitted showing the signature of the person making the affidavit
that prove your identity
Examples:
- hospital birth registration
- weighing card
- baptism certificate
- voter ID card
- vaccination certificate
- other expired passports
in chronological order
- Primary
- Secondary school
- WAEC or National diploma
- Bachelor Degree
- Masters Degree
- all originals for the copies mentioned above must be submitted in chronological order.
Your original documents will be returned to you once your application has been processed.
- not older than 6 months
- uniform white background
- size: 3,5x4,5 cm
not glued or stapled to the application form
• a self-addressed prepaid courier envelope from any major courier service, addressed to yourself (please ensure that the address is legible to facilitate delivery).
