The National Visa is the entry visa for a long-term stay for a specific travel purpose. It is usually issued for 90 days, in certain cases up to one year. After entry, a domestic residence title must usually be applied for.

Responsible mission abroad

The German Embassy Abuja only processes national visa applications to a very limited extent.

The Embassy in Abuja is responsible for you if you have your residence in one of the following federal states:

FCT, Niger, Kwara, Kogi, Nassarawa, Benue, Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno

and

one of the following cases applies to you

• Spouses and children of Germans only if a German birth/marriage certifcate can be produced for ALL travelers OR the document verification process has already been done with a positive outcome
• Members of the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja (+ spouse and children) and staff of diplomatic missions for accreditation in Germany
• Participants in visitor programmes organised by German federal authorities (only if costs are fully covered).
• Scholarship holders whose scholarship is paid from public funds
• Participants in conferences / training courses organised by the federal authorities / political foundations / GIZ, if costs are fully covered.
• Re-entry visas if you have lost your residence permit

In all other cases, the Consulate General in Lagos is responsible for your visa application.