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Qualification recognition guide | Nigeria to Germany | Anabin degree database check | EU Blue Card requirements | Indicative processing 90-120 days | B2B coordination; recognition and approval decisions rest with German authorities.
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Germany Work Visa for Nigeria: Anabin Qualification Guide

Guide for Nigerian professionals moving to Germany: how to check a degree on the Anabin database and what the EU Blue Card route requires.

~90-120 daysmedian end to endFixed fee3 milestonesCoverage9 countriesFamilyinclusion available
By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Reviewed

Founder and Director of Massive Dynamic Limited (Hong Kong Companies Registry no. 78076051), which has coordinated work and residence permits since 2024 across 15 jurisdictions.

Permit type
EU Blue Card
Destination
Germany
Applying from
Nigeria
Typical processing time
90–120 days (indicative)
Who it's for
Recruitment and HR agencies placing candidates
Last reviewed

Processing times are indicative, not guaranteed. Decisions and their timing rest with the relevant government authority.

Germany corridor guide

Nigerian Professionals in Germany

Securing a specialized role in Germany requires strict verification of Nigerian academic credentials.

The Anabin Process

Your degree must be classified as 'H+' on the Anabin database to qualify for a Blue Card.

Permitra provides pre-checks for Nigerian certificates to ensure your application isn't rejected by the ZAB.

Official sources

Linked for verification only. Permitra is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or accredited by any authority listed here.

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How it works

Four steps from enquiry to a submitted application.

  1. Illustration for step 01: Tell us what you need
    01

    Tell us what you need

    Destination country and permit type via a 5-minute form. No card required.

  2. Illustration for step 02: Sign your agreement
    02

    Sign your agreement

    Master Services Agreement + a Service Order specific to your case — e-signed via Documenso.

  3. Illustration for step 03: We coordinate the case
    03

    We coordinate the case

    Locally licensed providers handle the substantive work. You watch progress live in the portal.

  4. Illustration for step 04: Receive your documents
    04

    Receive your documents

    Permits and supporting documents delivered via the secure portal or encrypted channel.

Transparent pricing for Germany. No retainer, no exit fee.

Milestone payments disclosed up-front in your Service Order — you pay as we hit verifiable steps.

from€1,450/ candidate

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Final pricing confirmed in your Service Order before any payment.

Jurisdiction

Backed by Hong Kong.

Your case is governed by a jurisdiction trusted by every major bank — common-law, currency-neutral and outside any regional bloc. Contracts are bilingual, signed under HK law, and enforceable in 170+ New York Convention states through HKIAC arbitration.

MSAMaster Services Agreement on every case

On the record

  • Master Services Agreement

    Every engagement is governed by a written Master Services Agreement, signed electronically before any work begins. Commercial terms are set per case in a Service Order.

  • Transparent pricing

    Fixed-fee or milestone-based pricing disclosed in your Service Order. No hidden charges, no surprise processing fees.

  • GDPR + PDPO compliant

    Your personal data is processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486.

  • AML / KYC verified

    All engagements undergo standard KYC verification per Hong Kong's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, Cap. 615.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, we accept USDT and BTC for all milestone payments. This ensures fast, cross-border transactions for our global clients, especially in regions with complex banking regulations like Bangladesh and Nigeria.

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