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Germany visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Germany for tourism. The visa fee is EUR 90. A decision usually takes 15 days.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit Germany for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeEUR 90
Fee in nairaabout NGN 144,000
Processing time15 days

Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in EUR.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

9 required. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)PassportBank statement / proof of fundsTravel health insuranceFlight bookingAccommodation proofVisa application formFee receiptProof of social and economic ties to country of residence
Also strengthens a discretionary decision
Data concerning close relatives and family membersPurpose of visit letterIf self-employed: business registration and proof of active business
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter and your itinerary

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the EUR 90 visa fee

Paid at Consulate General Lagos or Embassy Abuja.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at Consulate General Lagos or Embassy Abuja.

Then the consulate decides

Typically 15 calendar days.

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Requirements last updated July 2026.

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