Fastest Schengen Visa Processing Time in Nigeria

Want to know the fastest Schengen visa processing time in Nigeria? It is common for you to want to contact the Embassy to find out when a decision is made on your visa.

However, most embassies will only provide information or status updates on your application once a decision is made.

Ultimately, you should wait at least 15 days for your Schengen Visa to be processed. But, in some cases, embassies can take up to 30 days to complete a visa, while in extraordinary circumstances, the Schengen Visa processing period can be up to 60 days.

When should you apply for Schengen Visa? Though I always advise my clients to apply for a Schengen visa at least three months before their plan to travel, the best time to apply is at least 3 to 4 weeks before their trip.

What factors affect Schengen visa processing times in Nigeria?

Three factors can influence the processing time of your Schengen Visa application. Your nationality, the kind of visa wanted, and the workload of the embassy or consulate may affect the submission time for a Schengen visa.

Suppose you are considering applying for a Schengen visa and want to make the application times easier and faster. In that case, I recommend you apply early and choose the appropriate type of visa, provide accurate information, submit all relevant documentation, and follow all embassy or consulate instructions.

For those who want to get a Schengen visa faster, contacting me for an appointment will shorten your processing time. I can do it anytime and from any location in Nigeria.

How can I speed up the time it takes for my Schengen Visa to be processed?

Unfortunately, there is no way to speed up the process beyond the Schengen Visa processing time of 15 days.

However, you may be able to minimize delays by ensuring that your visa application, together with your supporting documentation, is completely filled out, brief, and easily explainable. This will assist in avoiding any unnecessary delays.

To speed up the application process, you may be required to provide the following documents:

• a fully filled and signed visa application form,
• two passport photographs,
• a valid Nigerian international passport with more than three months left until it expires,
• previous passports with past visas on them, if you have any,
• as well as a vacation itinerary – including dates, flight numbers, hotel bookings, or proof of accommodation.
• You will also need to show documentation that you have paid the €80 visa application fee and that you have travel and medical insurance that covers medical costs up to €30,000.

Which visa processing is fastest for a Schengen visa?

Curious to know which country has the fastest Schengen visa processing for Nigerians? Lithuania is the country with the fastest Schengen visa processing time, with officials granting 98.7% of applications. No wonder it is claimed that the country has a rejection rate of only around 1%.

Estonia and Finland are other countries with faster Schengen visa processing times, granting 98.4 percent and 98.3 percent of applications, respectively.

In addition, Iceland, Latvia, and Poland are also among the countries with relatively high rates of application approval.

Can I apply for a Schengen visa immediately?

Yes! You can apply at any time, but the application must, be lodged at the Consulate at least 15 days before the intended trip and cannot be lodged earlier than six months before the proposed journey.

You may need to schedule an appointment before submitting your application. For more information, please contact the embassy of the destination country.

Which Schengen visa is the shortest?

A short-stay Schengen visa is considered the shortest. The visa lets you visit any country in Europe for a maximum of 90 days during a 180-day period. Your visa will be valid for a specific period. This period may be less or shorter than 90 days.

Which Schengen visa is the hardest?

As with most Schengen visas, there are countries where visas are difficult to get. Therefore, Nigerian travelers should take note of these countries in which the rejection rates for Schengen visa applications are the highest.

In terms of the hardest, Belgium leads the way with a rather high 16.9% refusal rate – the highest percentage in the Schengen Area – although this still means that 83.1% of applicants are granted a Schengen Visa.

Malta comes in second with 14.8% refusal, followed by Sweden with 10.3%, Portugal with 10.1%, France with 9.6%, and Norway with 8.7%.

But, if you insist on visiting these countries, my advice to you is to travel and spend time in a neighboring country before entering to increase your chances of acquiring a Schengen Visa.

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