Visa Applications / Entry Requirements: Nigeria

Applicants who require a visa for Nigeria for the first time must apply for it in person.

Since May 6, 2019, visa applications can no longer be submitted directly to the Embassy. All nationals requiring a visa who are traveling to Nigeria for the first time must contact the Visa Application Center (VFS Global) and make an appointment to apply for one (source). If you have already obtained a visa for Nigeria in the past, SERVISUM can take over the application process for you. Please fill out this order form

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VISA CATEGORIES
- REGULAR VISA VIA THE EMBASSY -

• Fill out the visa application
  online via https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
• Confirmation of payment
  of the visa fee
• Passport
  original, must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip
• Power of attorney
  issued to a SERVISUM employee, sample
• Two original passport photos
  biometric, photo requirements
• Yellow fever vaccination
  Proof of vaccination, e.g. copy of vaccination certificate
• Proof of entry and exit
  e.g. flight ticket
• hotel reservation
• Proof of financial solvency
  Proof of income for the last 3 months or a current bank statement
• Non-German applicants: current registration certificate (if EU citizen) or copy of residence permit for Germany (if not an EU citizen)

Additional requirements for tourist visas -> see also here

• Invitation letter
  from a Nigerian host, with a copy of the host's ID card or passport
• Download checklist for tourist visas
  here. Please do not check off, processing by the Application Center

Additional requirements for business visas -> see also here

• Invitation letter
  from the company in Nigeria with a copy of the signatory's ID card or passport
• Certificate of Incorporation
  of the inviting company
• Secondment letter
  from the employer in Germany (sample)
• Checklist for business visas
  download here Please do not check off, processing by the Application Center

additional requirements FOR TEMPORARY WORK VISA -> see also here

• Invitation letter
  from the company in Nigeria with reference to TWP Visa
• Certificate of Incorporation
  of the inviting company
• Secondment letter
  from the employer in Germany (sample)
• Temporary Work Permit
  Provisional work permit from Nigeria
• CAC 2 & 7
  only required for 1st application
• Checklist for business visas
  download here Please do not check off, processing by the Application Center

Processing time (without guarantee):
at least 1 week