Greece Visa for Nigeria Passport Holders

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Single entry ApprovalLow Transit visaYes

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Greece. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Greece has growing Nigerian community + asylum seekers — significant arrivals via Mediterranean route.

Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Greek National D (>90 days): Work (Agricultural/Caregiver), Study, Family, Golden Visa (EUR 250K-500K real estate), Digital Nomad Visa (EUR 3,500/month income).

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 90 (Schengen)

In USDUSD 99

In NGNNGN 134,640

Minimum bank balance~USD 55/day (EUR 50)

Service feeVFS service fee: USD 25-40 on top of visa fee

Stay & validity

Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert

How to apply

MethodVFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Greek Embassy Abuja direct)

Application centreVFS Global

Processing time15-21 working days

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (6 months, EUR 50/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc Conditional

Invitation Letter Conditional

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever (carried)

Travel Insurance Mandatory Mandatory (EUR 30,000+)

Biometrics Yes

Police Clearance No No (short-stay)

Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validity3+ months beyond stay

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg · biometric

Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's notarized invitation; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment letter; ITR; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Biometrics at VFS Abuja/Lagos.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Single EUR 90 (~USD 104.66) 15-21 working days

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Greece has growing Nigerian community + asylum seekers — significant arrivals via Mediterranean route.

Transit Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Single EUR 90 (~USD 97.2) 15 calendar days (occasionally up to 45)

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Nigerian passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Greece en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Greece or the Schengen Area.

Common rejection reasons

Common Schengen rejections for Nigerians (~55-65% — high due to migration crisis): (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to Nigeria; (3) Greek islands seen as cheap Schengen entry — onward movement suspicion; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Asylum-claim history in Greece (large Nigerian asylum caseload from Mediterranean arrivals 2015-2023); (6) Inadequate insurance; (7) Agricultural/caregiver worker fraud — fake employment contracts; (8) Female applicants — anti-trafficking screening (Nigerian sex trafficking ring concerns); (9) Direct embassy in Abuja but VFS still applies.

Embassy / consulate

AddressEmbassy of Greece, Plot 313 House 7, Joseph Gomwalk Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria

Phone+234 9 870 6800

Emailgremb.abu@mfa.gr

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceHigh

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Greece visa FAQ for Nigeria passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Greece with a Nigeria passport?

Yes — Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Greece (Single entry). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Greek Embassy Abuja direct).

How much does a Greece visa cost for Nigeria passport holders?

The Greece visa fee is USD 99 (about NGN 134,640). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Greece visa?

Typical processing for a Greece visa is 15-21 working days. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Greece on this visa?

A Greece visa for Nigeria passport holders typically allows a stay of Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Greece visa from Nigeria?

Apply for your Greece visa via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Greek Embassy Abuja direct). An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 3+ months beyond stay.