🇩🇪Nigeria's #1 Germany Japa Guide — Updated March 2026

Japa to Germany from Nigeria:
Opportunity Card & Work Visa 2026

Germany opened its doors to skilled Africans with the new Opportunity Card — no job offer required. Find your route, check your points, and apply with expert support.

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6–12 wksEmbassy processing time

6 ptsMinimum Opportunity Card score

€12,000Funds required (Opportunity Card)

NigeriaPrimary service area

Opportunity Card Points Calculator

Tick everything that applies to you. You need at least 6 points to qualify.

I have a university degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Must be officially recognised or recognisable in Germany

I have a vocational qualification (2+ years training) in a shortage occupation

e.g. nursing, electrician, IT technician — if no university degree

I speak German at B2 level or higher

Goethe-Zertifikat B2, TestDaF, telc Deutsch B2, or equivalent

I speak English at C1 level or higher (if German < B2)

IELTS 7.0+, TOEFL 94+, Cambridge C1/C2 — only counts if B2 German not met

I have 2+ years of work experience in a German shortage occupation

e.g. IT, nursing, engineering, construction trades, education

I am 35 years old or younger

Age at time of application

I have previously lived legally in Germany for 6+ months

e.g. prior student visa, work permit, or exchange programme

Your Score

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Tick the criteria that apply to you to see your result.

Germany Japa Routes for Nigerians

Four legal pathways to relocate to Germany. We help you choose the right one.

Opportunity Card

€75 (≈ NGN136k)

No job offer needed. Move for 1 year to find work. Points-based.

Apply for Opportunity Card

Skilled Worker Visa

€75 (≈ NGN136k)

Requires job offer and degree recognition. Leads to PR.

Apply for Skilled Worker Visa

Student Visa

€75 (≈ NGN136k)

Study at public universities (often tuition-free). Work part-time.

Apply for Student Visa

Job Seeker Visa

€75 (≈ NGN136k)

For recognised degree holders. 6 months to secure a job.

Apply for Job Seeker Visa

Germany Visa Document Checklist

The German Embassy rejects applications missing even one document. Check every item.

Valid Nigerian passport
Two biometric photographs
Birth certificate
National ID or voter card

Germany Japa FAQ — Nigeria 2026

Answers to the questions Nigerians ask most about relocating to Germany.

Ready to Japa to Germany?

Check your Opportunity Card points, choose your route, and apply with expert support. Fixed pricing. No surprises.

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Japa to Germany from Nigeria:Opportunity Card & Work Visa 2026

Opportunity Card Points Calculator

Germany Japa Routes for Nigerians

Opportunity Card

Skilled Worker Visa

Student Visa

Job Seeker Visa

Germany Visa Document Checklist

Germany Japa FAQ — Nigeria 2026

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Japa to Germany from Nigeria:
Opportunity Card & Work Visa 2026