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Germany Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Germany Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
9, Lake Maracaibo Close, Off Amazon Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +00234 9 220 8010
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Germany Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
15, Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Phone: 00234 1 280 9966
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following Nigerian and German holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Franco-German Day | Thursday, January 22 | 2 days, 5 hours |
| Remembrance Day for the Victims of National Socialism | Tuesday, January 27 | 1 week |
| European Privacy Day | Wednesday, January 28 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Children's Hospice Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 weeks |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Germany currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Germany. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Germany in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in Nigeria?
The German representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and German holidays in 2026/2024:
- Franco-German Day (DE) Thu, Jan 22, 2026 (2 days, 11 hours)
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Time in Germany vs Nigeria
Berlin, Germany time is is same date and time Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
12:03PMMonday, January 19, 2026
Berlin, Germany
12:03PMMonday, January 19, 2026