German visa for Nigerian citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Nigerian citizens to enter Germany for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
Evisa | Germany e-visa for Nigerian citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | Germany visa on arrival for Nigerian citizens | Not Available |
Germany tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Nigerian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Germany.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Germany.
If you are looking for Germany visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Nigeria, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Germany nearest your place of residence.
- Abuja: The Embassy of Germany in Abuja, Nigeria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 8 minutes)
- Lagos: The Consulate General of Germany in Lagos, Nigeria (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 8 minutes)
Germany visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Germany diplomatic mission offices to Nigeria for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Nigeria traveling to Germany from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Nigeria) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 24,884 | N/A |
2009 | 24,220 | -2.67% |
2010 | 26,875 | 10.96% |
2011 | 28,374 | 5.58% |
2012 | 30,411 | 7.18% |
2013 | 31,545 | 3.73% |
2014 | 32,999 | 4.61% |
2015 | 34,970 | 5.97% |
2016 | 35,555 | 1.67% |
2017 | 37,452 | 5.34% |
2018 | 38,881 | 3.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Germany & Nigeria comparison
Germany's area is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi), while the area of Nigeria is approximately 910,770 km2 (351,650 sq mi). This means Nigeria is 2.61 times bigger than Germany.
As of March 2024, Germany's population is ~84.9 million people - 142,556,818 fewer people than the population of Nigeria.
We have highlighted Germany & Nigeria’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
Germany | Nigeria | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 84,856,376 | 227,413,194 | 142.6 million fewer people live in Germany than Nigeria |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 227 | 102 | Germany has 125 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Nigeria. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 145 | 26 | Germany passport holders can visit 119 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 593 | 93 | German hosts 500 more foreign missions than Nigeria. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Nigeria travel to Germany in one year?
The number of visitors from Nigeria visiting Germany in 2018 was approximately 38,881.
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