Germany warns Nigerians over visa agents, unofficial applications

The German authorities have warned Nigerians seeking visas against using agents or sending documents to diplomatic missions by email in a bid to secure appointments or submit applications.
The German Mission in Nigeria issued the warning on Wednesday amid confusion over the correct procedure for starting a visa application.
It advised applicants to first determine the appropriate visa category based on the purpose and duration of their intended stay.
A Schengen visa is generally required for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, including tourism and family visits.
For stays exceeding 90 days, applicants generally require a national visa. This applies to purposes s...