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Nigeria Visa for Germany Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

German citizens apply online for a Nigerian e-Visa through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal before travel - processing typically takes 3-5 business days, with fees from about USD 50-180 depending on visa type and validity.

Guide last updated October 13, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with 2 blank pages
  • Digital passport-style photo uploaded during the online application
  • Scanned passport bio-data page
  • Invitation letter from a Nigerian host, company, or hotel confirmation
  • Proof of onward/return ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory, International Certificate required)
  • Proof of accommodation
  • No in-person biometrics for the e-visa itself, but fingerprinting is completed on arrival
  • Travel health insurance recommended

Visa types

  • e-Visa Short Visit - tourism/business, single entry, up to 90 days validity for the visit (used by most German travelers)
  • e-Visa on Arrival - for pre-approved travelers in some business categories
  • Standard long-term visas (e.g., subject-to-regularization work visas) - still require embassy processing rather than the e-visa portal

How to apply online

  • Apply at the official Nigeria Immigration Service e-visa portal (portal.immigration.gov.ng), creating an account and uploading your passport bio-page, photo, invitation letter, and supporting documents. Pay the fee online by card. Once approved, you receive an electronic approval letter by email - print it and present it with your passport at the Nigerian port of entry, where biometric enrollment and the final visa stamp/sticker are completed.

Fees & processing time

  • Fee: approx. USD 50-180 for Germans depending on visa validity, paid online by card
  • Standard processing: 3-5 business days, though it can extend to 2 weeks during high demand
  • No guaranteed rush service - apply well before travel

Tips for Germany travelers

  • Make sure your invitation letter details match your application exactly - mismatches are a common cause of delay or rejection
  • Get your yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before departure and carry the certificate
  • Budget extra time at arrival for the biometric enrollment queue
  • Keep both the digital approval and a printed copy
  • Check the current Federal Foreign Office travel advisory, as parts of northeast Nigeria and the Niger Delta carry heightened security warnings

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.