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The 2026 requirement is approximately €6,350 for the first year — roughly ₦10.8 million at current rates. This must be demonstrated in a bank statement covering a minimum of three consecutive months, with no large single deposits that look like temporary top-ups. The guide covers the exact figure and how to present it correctly at the Lagos and Abuja consulates.

Yes — and it is one of the most common situations we handle. Most rejections are document errors, not fundamental eligibility problems. The guide covers the most common refusal patterns at the Lagos consulate. If you want hands-on help rebuilding your application, the Visa & Embassy Escort Pass is designed exactly for this situation. We have helped students who were rejected two and three times apply successfully on the next attempt.

Most Nigerian students do. The DSU is income-tested using the ISEE Parificato, which applies a different calculation to overseas household income than it does to Italian households. The result is that Nigerian family incomes, when converted correctly, often fall within the qualifying bracket — even families that would not consider themselves low-income. The guide explains the calculation and what documentation you need to prepare in Nigeria before you fly.