Nigerian High Commission

Welcome to the Nigerian High Commission Canberra website, located at Yarralumla, Guilfoyle Street, 26. As an embassy and point of interest, we strive to provide efficient and user-friendly services to the public. Whether you are planning a visit to Nigeria for pleasure or business, or require any other forms of assistance from the High Commission, you will find a wealth of information on our website to help you with your enquiries.

Please note that our Immigration section operates on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. Passport applicants will only be attended to if they have an appointment. Likewise, our Consular section operates on the same days and hours.

We would like to inform the general public that in observance of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the High Commission will be closed from Monday, 26th December 2022 to Tuesday, 2nd January 2023. We will resume normal business on Wednesday, 3rd January 2023. We wish you happy celebrations and the best of luck in the coming year.

As the gateway to the ECOWAS Sub-Region, the Nigerian High Commission Canberra Australia plays a vital role in fostering relations and facilitating trade and cooperation between Australia and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We are committed to strengthening ties and promoting cultural, economic, and diplomatic exchanges between these regions.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have scaled down some of our services to ensure the safety and well-being of our staff and visitors. We are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to adapt our operations in accordance with the guidelines and recommendations provided by health authorities.

Thank you for visiting our website, and we hope you find the information provided useful. Should you require any further assistance or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.