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Germany visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nigeria.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
For the tourist visa, Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Nigeria
All missions of Germany in Nigeria
Germany has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Germany: visa decisions in Nigeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,803 | 6,536 | 3,226 | 33.0% | 50.9% |
| 2024 | 9,319 | 5,890 | 3,377 | 36.4% | 43.4% |
| 2025 | 7,712 | 5,417 | 2,244 | 29.2% | 34.4% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) received 7,712 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,417. 29.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 36.4%: the rate fell by 7.2 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 17% compared with 2024 (9,319).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 47.9% of the applications lodged in Nigeria that year, from 27.2% at the consulates of Switzerland to 66.1% at those of Bulgaria. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th most applied-for Schengen state in Nigeria.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Nigeria, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Nigeria to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the German embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Nigerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Nigeria
German citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Nigeria?
The German embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
German citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.