Embassies and high commissions in Nigeria.
Official contacts, emergency lines, and appointment links for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, South African, Indian, and Chinese missions in Abuja and Lagos. Verify all details with the mission before visiting.
Last reviewed May 2026
⚠ Emergency? Passport emergency? US citizens in genuine distress (arrest, hospitalisation, missing passport) should call the after-hours emergency line: +234 (0) 9460-0000 and select the American Citizen Services option. For non-emergencies, use the routine appointment system.
After-Hours Emergency (Abuja)
+234 (0) 9460-0000US citizens in distress - 24/7
After-Hours Emergency (Lagos)
+234 (0) 1-460-3400US citizens in distress - 24/7
State Dept. Overseas Citizens Services
+1 (202) 501-4444Collect calls accepted from abroad
US Embassy Abuja
Federal Capital Territory
US Consulate General Lagos
Victoria Island, Lagos State
Services available
Booking tip. Booking tip: Nonimmigrant visa appointments: ais.usvisa-info.com - Abuja or Lagos, typically 4–10 weeks out. ACS appointments (passport, notarials): ng.usembassy.gov, usually within 1–2 weeks.
⚠ Emergency? British national in distress? For emergencies - arrest, hospitalisation, lost passport - call the 24-hour consular emergency line for British nationals abroad: +44 (0) 1908 516666 (calls from Nigeria: dial the UK number directly). In-hours, contact Abuja or Lagos directly.
24/7 Consular Emergency (worldwide)
+44 (0) 1908 516666British nationals abroad - all hours
High Commission Abuja (in hours)
+234 (0) 9462-2200Mon – Thu 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Deputy High Commission Lagos (in hours)
+234 (0) 1-270-6350Mon – Thu 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
British High Commission Abuja
Federal Capital Territory
British Deputy High Commission Lagos
Victoria Island, Lagos State
Services available
Booking tip. UK visa applications: Apply online at gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk, then book biometrics at VFS Lagos or Abuja. Allow 3–8 weeks. Lost passport in Nigeria: contact the High Commission directly during working hours.
⚠ Emergency? Canadian in distress? Call the Emergency Watch and Response Centre 24/7: +1 (613) 996-8885 - collect calls accepted from abroad. For non-urgent consular matters, contact the Abuja High Commission during working hours.
Emergency Watch Centre (24/7 worldwide)
+1 (613) 996-8885Collect calls accepted - Canadians abroad
High Commission Abuja (in hours)
+234 (0) 9461-2900Mon – Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Canada SOS App
Download: travel.gc.ca/appEmergency alerts & contact for Canadians
Canadian High Commission Abuja
Maitama District, Federal Capital Territory
Services available
Booking tip. Canadian visas for Nigeria travel (inbound to Nigeria): Canada does not issue Nigeria visas - apply at the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa or the Nigerian Consulate in Toronto. For Canadians travelling to Nigeria: register your trip at travel.gc.
⚠ Emergency? Australian in distress? Contact the 24/7 Consular Emergency Centre: +61 2 6261 3305 (from Nigeria: dial Australia directly). If calling from within Australia: 1300 555 135 . For non-urgent matters, contact the Abuja High Commission during working hours.
Consular Emergency Centre (24/7)
+61 2 6261 3305Australians in distress abroad - all hours
High Commission Abuja (in hours)
+234 (0) 9460-9260Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Smartraveller Registration
smartraveller.gov.auRegister before departure - free service
Australian High Commission Abuja
Maitama District, Federal Capital Territory
Services available
Booking tip. Australian visas are applied online: All Australian tourist, student, and work visas are processed via immi.homeaffairs.gov.au - there is no in-person application at the High Commission.
⚠ Emergency? South African in distress? Call the DIRCO 24/7 emergency line: +27 12 351 1000 (dial South Africa directly from Nigeria). For in-hours consular assistance in Abuja, contact the High Commission main line during working hours.
DIRCO 24/7 Emergency Line
+27 12 351 1000South Africans abroad - all hours
High Commission Abuja (in hours)
+234 (0) 9413-3460Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
DIRCO Website
dirco.gov.zaSouth African foreign missions directory
South African High Commission Abuja
Maitama District, Federal Capital Territory
Services available
Booking tip. South African visas for Nigerian applicants: Applications are handled by VFS Global Nigeria - not the High Commission directly. Apply via the VFS portal at visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/zaf.
⚠ Emergency? Indian national in distress? Contact the High Commission Abuja emergency line: +234 (0) 9460-7221 . For passport emergencies outside working hours, the Ministry of External Affairs operates a 24/7 helpline for Indians abroad at +91 11 2301 2113 .
MEA 24/7 Helpline (worldwide)
+91 11 2301 2113Indians abroad - all hours
High Commission Abuja (in hours)
+234 (0) 9460-7221Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Consulate General Lagos (in hours)
+234 (0) 1-461-9860Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Indian High Commission Abuja
Asokoro District, Federal Capital Territory
Indian Consulate General Lagos
Victoria Island, Lagos State
Services available
Booking tip. OCI and Passport Services: OCI card applications and passport renewals require an appointment via the online portal. Walk-ins are not accepted. Indian visa applications by Nigerian nationals are processed through BLS International (not the mission directly).
⚠ Emergency? Chinese national in distress? Contact the Embassy Abuja main line: +234 (0) 9413-0552 , or the Consulate General Lagos: +234 (0) 1-461-2500 . The Ministry of Foreign Affairs China also operates a 24/7 overseas citizens assistance line: +86 10 1234 5678 - contact the embassy for the current number.
Embassy Abuja (in hours)
+234 (0) 9413-0552Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (consular)
Consulate General Lagos (in hours)
+234 (0) 1-461-2500Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (consular)
MFA China Global Consular
ng.china-embassy.gov.cnVerify emergency contact on official site
Embassy of China Abuja
Maitama District, Federal Capital Territory
Chinese Consulate General Lagos
Ikoyi, Lagos State
Services available
Booking tip. Chinese visa for Nigerian applicants: Chinese visas require an in-person application at either Abuja or Lagos. Processing takes 4-7 working days. Verify current requirements at ng.china-embassy.gov.cn before visiting - contact details can change.
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