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Australia Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Australia High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
Pmb 5152, Wuse Post Office Abuja 00009
Phone: +234 906 540 5487
Working hours: Close now
Australia Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
8Th Floor Union Marble House 1 Alfred Rewane Road (Formerly Kingsway), Falomo Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 817 9492 and +234 803 300 7291
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Nigerian and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 7 hours, 2 minutes |
| First Day of NAIDOC Week | Sunday, July 05 | 2 weeks |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month |
| Northern Territory Picnic Day | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Australia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in Nigeria?
The Australian representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- June Solstice (NG & AU) Sun, Jun 21, 2026 (13 hours, 3 minutes)
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Time in Australia vs Nigeria
Canberra, Australia time is 9:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
10:57AMSaturday, June 20, 2026
Canberra, Australia
19:57PMSaturday, June 20, 2026