The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned Nigerians against relying on information provided by self-styled visa agents when applying for German visas, stressing that it does not work with any such agents.
In a post shared on its official X account on Wednesday, the embassy urged visa applicants and other Nigerians seeking information about visa procedures to obtain accurate details directly from its official channels.
“Beware of misinformation. Save yourself the hassle & just ask us directly,” the embassy said.
The diplomatic mission also invited Nigerians to share claims they had heard from visa agents, promising to address some of the information in subsequent posts.
“Tell us some of the things you’ve heard from ‘visa agents’ in the comments, and we’ll answer in upcoming posts,” it said.
The embassy further made it clear that it has no partnership or working relationship with visa agents.
“We do not work with any ‘visa Agents’!” the embassy stated.
It added that information on visa applications and procedures is available free of charge through its official website.
The warning comes amid concerns over the spread of misleading information about visa requirements and application procedures. The embassy urged Nigerians to verify visa-related information through official channels to avoid unnecessary costs, confusion and possible fraud.
