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High Commission of Nigeria in London, United Kingdom

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High Commission of Nigeria in London, United Kingdom, located at 9 Northumberland Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Nigeria, or find information about the address, online resources, namely the official website and Twitter, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    9 Northumberland Avenue
    London WC2N 5BX
    United Kingdom

  • Telephone

    +44 20 7839 1244

  • Fax

    +44 20 7839 8746

  • Email

    [email protected]
    [email protected]

  • Office Hours

    Thursday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
    (🔒 Closed)
    Friday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Wednesday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM

    Status Update: Opens today at 10:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in London: 7:24 AM, Thursday May 15, 2025

Location Map

Located at 9 Northumberland Avenue, the high commission is near key landmarks like Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Nigeria in London, United Kingdom

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Spring Bank Holiday: May 26 Flag of United Kingdom
  • Eid ul-Adha: June 07 to June 08 Flag of Nigeria
  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • National Day: October 01 Flag of Nigeria

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Nigeria in London, United Kingdom:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Registration of marriage, birth, and death
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship
  • Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a British passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Nigeria.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Nigeria without a visa. The most common types of Nigeria visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Tourist / Visitors visa
  • Official / Diplomatic visa
  • Subject to Regularization (STR) visa
  • Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

Head of Mission

Ambassador Mohammad Maidugu, Acting High Commissioner

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Passport Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates assist Nigerian citizens in obtaining or renewing their passports.

What is Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)?

An Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) is issued to Nigerians to facilitate the applicant’s immediate one-way departure for Nigeria only. If you're outside of Nigeria and your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or expired and you don't have time to renew or replace your passport before you travel, you may apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate. ETC must be surrendered to the Immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or in foreign countries.

Online Resources

Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Nigeria in neighboring countries or regions of United Kingdom.

See also

United Kingdom in Nigeria

United Kingdom has 2 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 29 March 2025 at 02:48 AM (EST).

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