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Netherlands Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Netherlands Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Eu Common Embassy Complex 21St Crescent Off Constitution Avenue Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: +23 494 611 200
Working hours: Close now
Netherlands Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
14A Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria
Phone: +23 414 601 400
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Netherlands may close on the following Nigerian and Dutch holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months |
| St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas | Saturday, December 05 | 4 months |
| St Nicholas' Day | Sunday, December 06 | 4 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Tuesday, December 22 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Dutch Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Netherlands currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Netherlands. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Netherlands in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Dutch embassies in Nigeria?
The Dutch representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Dutch holidays in 2026/2024:
- Id el Maulud (NG) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (3 weeks, 5 days)
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Time in Netherlands vs Nigeria
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
18:08PMThursday, July 30, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
19:08PMThursday, July 30, 2026