Embassy of Germany in Abuja
Today 08:30–12:00- Address
- Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja
- Phone
- +234 92 208010
- Website
- nigeria.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Stefan Rößel, Ambassador
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German Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
In Nigeria, Germany has an embassy in Abuja and a consulate general in Lagos. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Nigeria
Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Nigeria
German Embassy in Abuja
The German embassy is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja. The head of mission on record is Stefan Rößel, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German consulates in Nigeria
Germany also has a consulate general in Lagos; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Germany visa for Nigerian citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. In Nigeria, applications go to the German embassy in Abuja or the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre working for Germany.
Nigeria’s missions in Germany
Missions of Nigeria in Germany (2)
In return, Nigeria has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Nigeria
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for German citizens
German citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Nigeria, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in Nigeria are closed
German missions in Nigeria close on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Nigeria?
The German embassy is in Abuja, at Maracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja.
Does Germany have consulates in Nigeria?
Yes, Germany has a consulate general in Lagos.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from German citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Does Nigeria have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.