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German Missions in Nigeria

Welcome to the Website of the German Embassy Abuja and the Consulate General Lagos!

Due to the current situation, we would like to point out that the Federal Foreign Office advises all German citizens to register in the Crisis Prevention Lists. The lists are used by the German Embassy Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos to enable quick contact with German nationals in Nigeria in crisis and exceptional situations. The letter to German citizens dated 24 March, which was sent to all registered citizens, can be found as an exception here

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Due to the ongoing developments in regards to the coronavirus outbreak, the Consular and Visa Sections of the German Consulate General in Lagos and the German Embassy Abuja are temporarily closed.

Only in cases of emergencies and during office hours please contact us at info@abuja.diplo.de or info@lago.diplo.de

Outside office hours please contact us under the emergency numbers published on this website.

Please note that status enquiries about ongoing applications cannot be answered.

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Please note that in connection with the fight against COVID-19 temporary restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU have been decided on 17^th March 2020. This travel restriction will be effective for 30 days, subject to prolongation.

German citizens do not fall under this regulation.

Third country nationals who hold a valid national German residence permit or national long term visa and have permanent residence in Germany will be allowed entry into Germany.

EU citizens, their family members as well as citizens of Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may transit through Germany on their way to their home Country.

The same transit rule applies for other third country nationals who

- hold a residence permit or long term visa for any EU country or Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

- have a confirmed connecting/onward flight from Germany

Third country nationals who do not fulfil the mentioned requirements will be denied entry unless they can provide documentary proof for an emergency case requiring entry into Germany.

In case of doubt please contact German Immigration Authorities at the intended point of entry to Germany or the German Embassy Abuja or the German Consulate General in Lagos.

Due to this regulation all scheduled appointments for visa applications with the German Embassy or the German Consulate General in Lagos are cancelled.

You are kindly asked to check this homepage regularly to inform yourself about possible changes.

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German Missions in Nigeria

Please note that in connection with the fight against COVID-19 temporary restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU have been decided on 17^th March 2020. This travel restriction will be effective for 30 days, subject to prolongation.

German citizens do not fall under this regulation.

Third country nationals who hold a valid national German residence permit or national long term visa and have permanent residence in Germany will be allowed entry into Germany.

EU citizens, their family members as well as citizens of Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland may transit through Germany on their way to their home Country.

The same transit rule applies for other third country nationals who

- hold a residence permit or long term visa for any EU country or Great Britain, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland

- have a confirmed connecting/onward flight from Germany

Third country nationals who do not fulfil the mentioned requirements will be denied entry unless they can provide documentary proof for an emergency case requiring entry into Germany.

In case of doubt please contact German Immigration Authorities at the intended point of entry to Germany or the German Embassy Abuja or the German Consulate General in Lagos.

Due to this regulation all scheduled appointments for visa applications with the German Embassy or the German Consulate General in Lagos are cancelled.

You are kindly asked to check this homepage regularly to inform yourself about possible changes.