Bulgaria and Romania are to begin issuing short-term Schengen visas to foreign nationals, including Nigerians, from April 1, 2024, following approval from the European Union (EU).
The report by Fragomen clarified that decisions by European Union officials had cleared Bulgaria and Romania to begin issuing uniform Schengen C visas from April 1, 2024.
A Schengen C visa, also known as a short-stay visa, is a visa that allows the holder to travel or stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within 180 days. The 180-day period starts on the day the holder enters the Schengen area.
Since joining the EU in 2007, the two southeastern European…
