Germany Opportunity Card from Nigeria
The Germany Opportunity Card application fee is €75, about NGN 117,000 at today's rate. Applications from Nigeria go to the Consulate General Lagos (as a rule) or the Embassy in Abuja in some cases.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Nigeria. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in NGN
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = NGN 1,788). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in NGN |
|---|---|---|
| Money to show, per month | €1,091 | NGN 1,700,000 |
| Money to show, for a year | €13,092 | NGN 20,400,000 |
| Minimum insurance cover | €30,000 | NGN 46,800,000 |
| Visa fee | €75 | NGN 117,000 |
| Fee in Germany, up to | €100 | NGN 156,000 |
Applying from Nigeria
- Where
- Consulate General Lagos (as a rule) or the Embassy in Abuja in some cases
- How it works
- Book an appointment in the mission's online booking system, or apply via the Consular Services Portal (Auslandsportal) where your category allows it. An appointment is needed before you apply.
- Agents
- Booking an appointment is free; the consulate doesn't work with agencies that sell appointments.
From the mission's visa pages (checked 29 Oct 2026). Procedures differ by visa category, so read the page for yours.
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- A degree or a vocational qualification of 2+ years recognised by the state where you got it
- German at A1 or English at B2
- At least 6 points (unless your qualification is fully recognised in Germany)
- Money to show of €1,091 a month, through a blocked account or a sponsor declaration
- Health insurance with at least €30,000 cover
- Visa fee of €75
Checking a recruiter in Nigeria
Recruitment agencies in Nigeria are licensed by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment check. Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- Germany Opportunity Card (official page) · make-it-in-germany.com · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Consulate General Lagos: visa information · nigeria.diplo.de · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
Opportunity Card from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.