A five-year multiple-entry Schengen visa grants travellers the flexibility to visit any of the 29 Schengen countries multiple times within a five-year period, provided each stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day window.
Tailored for frequent travellers, business professionals, and individuals with solid travel histories, the visa offers significant advantages — eliminating the need for repeated applications, reducing processing time and fees, and offering greater convenience with fewer documentation and interview requirements.
However, issuance remains at the discretion of the embassy or consulate. Applicants with a stronger chance of approval are typically those who have held a multiple-entry Schengen visa for at least two consecutive years within the last three, travel to the Schengen Area two or more times annually, and maintain a record of compliance with immigration rules, valid travel documents, and no history of overstaying.
Applicants must also submit a detailed cover letter explaining the need for long-term travel, show proof of financial stability, and provide valid long-term Schengen travel insurance.
Here are 29 Schengen countries offering 5 years visa to Nigerians
1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Bulgaria
4. Croatia
5. Czech Republic
6. Denmark
7. Estonia
8. Finland
9. France
10. Germany
11. Greece
12. Hungary
13. Iceland
14. Italy
15. Latvia
16. Liechtenstein
17. Lithuania
18. Luxembourg
19. Malta
20. Netherlands
21. Norway
22. Poland
23. Portugal
24. Romania
25. Slovakia
26. Slovenia
27. Spain
28. Sweden
29. Switzerland
(The Nation)
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