Embassy
Embassy of Germany, Abuja
Abuja
9, Lake Maracaibo Close
Nigeria visa requirements for German citizens
German citizens need an eVisa for Nigeria. Apply on the official website.
Passport
DEU
Germany
Going to
NGA
Nigeria
eVisa
A visa for tourists who need permission before travel.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Nigeria's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Nigeria
Visit for tourism, with a visa or a visa-free stay.
eVisaTourist visa F5AA visa for tourists who need permission before travel.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Processing
- 2 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check if your nationality can apply online.
- Collect your documents.
- Apply online or through an embassy and pay.
- Get approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport photo
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Bank statements covering 180 days
- Accompanied children: birth certificate, parental consent
- Yellow fever vaccination card
- You cannot work or extend your stay.
- The 2-day processing time is a target.
eVisaCultural exchange F7IA visa for people joining an official cultural exchange with Nigeria.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Collect official cultural exchange documents.
- Apply online or through an embassy.
- Upload documents and pay.
- Get approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport photo
- Return ticket
- Exchange agreement or cultural authority letter
- Hotel booking or host address
- Proof of funds
- You cannot work or extend your stay.
Sources (40)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Visa classes
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Visa-class directory
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Visa and residence questions
- Official electronic visa portal; no readable public text returned
- Official regular visa portal; no readable public text returned
- Official temporary work permit portal
- Official landing and exit card portal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Visas and passports
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Advice for foreigners visiting Nigeria
- Nigerian Embassy Washington: Visa links to immigration
- Nigeria High Commission London: Immigration and visa applications
- Nigeria High Commission New Delhi: Visa application services
- Nigerian Consulate Atlanta: Visa services and exemption tables
- Nigerian Consulate Atlanta: Direct visa submission notice
- State House: Electronic visas replace visa on arrival
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Revised service agreement, April 2026
- Tourism F5A
- Transit without visa F3A
- Transit F3B
- Business F4A
- Business F4B
- Business executives F4C
- Study tour F7G
- Academic exchange F7H
- Employment R2A
- Free Zone employment R3A
- Government employment R4A
- Cleric employment R6A
- Six-month specialist work permit R11
- Emergency and relief F7K
- Journalist F7A
- Visiting F6A
- Visiting F6B
- Nigerian citizen's spouse N1A
- Medical treatment F7C
- Cultural exchange F7I
- Returning Nigerians F9A
- Accompanied returning minors F9B
- Sports F7E
- Creative arts F7F
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Consulate general
Consulate General of Germany, Lagos
Lagos
15 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
Coming from Germany
- Plugs D GAdapter needed
- MoneyNGN ₦
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Nigeria trip
- Lagos beaches and Lekki Conservation CenterBeach options include Oniru, Landmark, Badagry and Tarkwa Bay. Lekki Conservation Center protects a small tropical rainforest.
- Riyom Rocks, PlateauVisit for rock scenery, sightseeing and hiking.
- Marina Resort, CalabarThe resort has slave monuments, parks, a cinema and harbour boat rides.
- Obudu Mountain ResortThis mountain escape offers forest walks, hiking, a cable car and swimming pools.
Scams to watch for in Nigeria
- Short-changing during currency exchangeA money changer gives you fewer notes than agreed. This is easier to miss when you receive a thick bundle of naira. Once you put the money away, it is harder to challenge the amount.
- Armed robbery, including attacks on night road journeysRobbers use threats or guns to take money and belongings. Travellers on interstate roads also face robbery at night. Resistance or attempts to trick robbers can lead to violence.
- Car hijackingAttackers take control of a vehicle. Car hijacking is described as a significant crime problem in Lagos.
About Nigeria
Nigeria is a West African federal republic on the Gulf of Guinea, the most populous in Africa.
- Capital
- Abuja
- Money
- Nigerian naira (₦)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +234
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Questions
Do german citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
German citizens need an eVisa for Nigeria. Apply on the official website.
How long can german citizens stay in Nigeria?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Nigeria?
Only on Nigeria's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help german citizens enter Nigeria?
We have no record of Nigeria relaxing its rules for german citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Nigeria?
None of the 10 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Nigeria are easier for german citizens?
Cape Verde, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Sierra Leone, and 3 more let german citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Nigeria?
Apply on Nigeria's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Nigeria?
Nigerian naira (₦). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Nigeria?
English.
Reviewed by @snuck