Visa & Immigration News
Schengen visa, EES and ETIAS rules for Nigerians travelling to Europe.
Policy changes, fees, processing times, and embassy updates, newest first.
The European Commission has released a guide detailing the application process for a Schengen visa, including timelines, required documents, fees, and eligibility criteria for non-EU nationals wishing to travel to Europe.
Legit.ngThe European Union has specified four categories of individuals exempt from paying the Schengen visa fee, which is typically EUR 90. These exemptions include children under six, students, researchers, and young representatives of non-profit organizations.
Legit.ngThe European Commission has launched a free online Schengen visa calculator to help visa holders track their remaining travel days. This tool is crucial for compliance with the 90-day limit within a 180-day period, especially for frequent travelers.
Legit.ngLuxembourg has set the annual salary requirement for foreign nationals applying for the EU Blue Card at EUR 65,652 (N99,423,388), aimed at highly qualified professionals. Applicants must meet additional conditions to qualify for this work and residence permit.
Legit.ngNigeria and the European Union are working to finalize the long-pending EU-Nigeria Readmission Agreement, discussed by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Punch NewspapersThe Czech Republic has set a minimum gross monthly wage of CZK 73,823 (N4,561,922) for foreigners applying for an EU Blue Card, aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals to fill labor gaps in the country.
Legit.ngGermany has identified seven IT occupations eligible for the EU Blue Card residence permit, aimed at addressing labor shortages in key sectors. The list includes roles such as software developers and database administrators, providing guidance for skilled workers seeking to migrate.
Legit.ngThe European Union is set to reform its Visa Code, introducing new rules and potential extra fees for Schengen visa applications. A formal proposal is expected between January and March 2027, following a public consultation launched on September 8, 2026.
Legit.ngGermany has released a list of 12 teaching professions eligible for the EU Blue Card, a work and residence permit for highly skilled non-EU workers, allowing them to live and work in 25 EU member states.
Legit.ngThe European Union has listed 51 African countries whose citizens must obtain a Schengen visa to enter any of the 29 Schengen member states, impacting travel for these nations significantly.
Legit.ngCitizens from 29 countries, including Cyprus and Ireland, are exempt from the new Entry/Exit System (EES) registration for entering the Schengen zone. Non-European travelers, including Nigerians, will need to register biometrically when the system is implemented.
Legit.ngA Nigerian diaspora group in Poland, led by Mr. Adekunl Ayoola, has appealed to the Nigerian government for improved passport and consular services due to increasing demand from citizens residing in the region.
Punch NewspapersThe Nigerian Navy intercepted three Ghanaian stowaways attempting an unauthorized journey to Europe aboard the merchant vessel MT Anatolia. They were discovered in the rudder compartment and handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further action.
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