• completely fill out form in English or German
• signed by applicant (or leageal guardian) with place and date

For more information on how to fill in the Videx form, click here.

• as proof of a legal residence status in Nigeria
• only for applicants with a nationality other than Nigerian

• completely filled out, including signature and stamp of the employer in Germany.

The declaration can be found d here

Employment contract or binding job offer in your field of qualification containing:

• the time frame of the contract
• a detailed job description
• the gross annual salary
• working hours
• annual holidays
• place of work
  

there is a minimum salary requirement for the Blue Card - EU , set annually by the Federal Ministry of the Interior.

In 2026, the minimum gross annual salary requirements are:

• 50.700 € for scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors and IT specialists (so-called STEM occupations) and

• 45.934,20 € for all other occupations

Threshold upon reaching the age of 45 for subsequent residence permits as a skilled worker
Only if the salary does not amount to at least 55% of the annual contribution assessment ceiling for the general pension insurance scheme.

For 2026: €55,770 gross per annum

If you are 45 or older, please print and sign the following document: Belehrung Altersgrenze

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
  

You must qualify as a skilled worker to apply.
Proof of full recognition of your qualification or degree is therefore required.

• More information on how to recognise your University decree
• More information on how to recognise your vocational training
  

There are three possible ways to secure your financial means.

1) Blocked account
Open the blocked account in good time BEFORE applying for a visa. When applying for a visa, only the official confirmation of the account opening—including information on the amount paid in and the amount available per month—will be accepted. A confirmation that does not include this information is not sufficient. Proof of lodgement or transfer of funds without the aforementioned confirmation from the bank is not sufficient.

More information can be found here

2) Formal obligation (not older than six months)
Document must be presented in original + one copy.
Formal obligation(“Verpflichtungserklärung”) according to Sec. 66–68 of the German Residence Act, covering the entire duration of stay, signed by a person living in Germany at the local competent office in Germany.

The formal obligation can only be accepted as adequate proof of finance with the remark “nachgewiesen” (the financial capability of the sponsor has been verified).

More information can be found here

3) Part-time job
In some cases, you can work part-time to secure your financial means.
Employment contract for a part-time job in Germany (up to 20 hours per week, net €1,091/month).

Any documents that prove you have already worked, such as:

• work contracts
• employer statements
• salary slips
  

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

1. Primary
2. Secondary school
3. WAEC or National diploma
4. Bachelor Degree
5. Masters Degree

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

• 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.