German Embassy in Abuja
Embassy 
Germany Abuja, Nigeria
- Address
- Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja
- Phone
- +234 92 208010
- Website
- nigeria.diplo.de
Head of mission: Stefan Rößel, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 25 August 2026
At Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja, the German embassy in Abuja represents Germany towards Nigeria. Germany requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Abuja
| Monday | 08:30–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Montag - Donnerstag: 8:30h-15:30h Freitag: 8:30h-12:30h Vorsprache nur nach vorheriger Terminvereinbarung!
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Nigerian citizens
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Germany requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,915 | 2,555 | 342 | 11.8% | 63.1% |
| 2024 | 2,099 | 1,562 | 500 | 24.2% | 52.0% |
| 2025 | 2,052 | 1,588 | 420 | 20.8% | 45.0% |
Germany’s visa offices in Nigeria, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 5,660 | 32.3% |
| Abuja (this office) | 2,052 | 20.8% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Abuja received 2,052 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,588. 420 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 20.8%. In 2024 it had been 24.2%: the rate fell by 3.4 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (2,099 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 11.8% (2023) to 24.2% (2024).
Germany issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Nigeria; this office handled 27% of their 7,712 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Lagos 32.3%, which makes Abuja the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Nigeria, 47.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 4th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 45.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Nigeria.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Portugal in AbujaOrinoco Street 3655, Abuja
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Embassy of the Philippines in AbujaVattern Crescent 5, Abuja
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in AbujaOrange Close 6, Abuja
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Embassy of Ireland in AbujaNegro Crescent 11, Abuja
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Embassy of Bulgaria in AbujaEuphrates Street 10, Abuja
Germany’s other missions in Nigeria
- Consulate General of Germany in Lagos
Walter Carrington Crescent 15, Lagos
The German embassy in Abuja is one of 2 missions of Germany in Nigeria. Consulates: Lagos. Nigeria in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Abuja
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Abuja. The head of mission on record is Stefan Rößel, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja. The record for the German embassy in Abuja includes a phone number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
When the German embassy in Abuja is closed
Expect the German embassy in Abuja to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Abuja
Current procedures for the German embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Abuja
The German embassy in Abuja has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Abuja?
The German embassy in Abuja is at Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Abuja?
The German embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Abuja open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Abuja do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Abuja closed?
The German embassy in Abuja closes on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Germany.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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