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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 (Open in 1 hours 44 minutes)
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 (Open in 1 hours 44 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 week, 4 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 5 days |
| All Souls' Day | Monday, November 02 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Melbourne Cup Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 2 weeks |
| Remembrance Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Wednesday, November 25 | 1 month |
| First Sunday of Advent | Sunday, November 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| First Day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Last day of Hanukkah | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 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:
- Halloween (AU) Sat, Oct 31, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in Australia vs Nigeria
Canberra, Australia time is 10:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
07:16AMMonday, October 19, 2026
Canberra, Australia
17:16PMMonday, October 19, 2026