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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in Russia

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Nigeria Embassy in Moscow, Russia

Mosfilmovskaya Street, 38 123001 Moscow Russia

Phone: +7 (495) 917 7282; +7 (495) 917 0039 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 55 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following Russian and Nigerian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Id el Maulud	Wednesday, August 26	1 month, 1 week
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	1 month, 2 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	2 months, 1 week
National Day	Thursday, October 01	2 months, 2 weeks
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	3 months, 2 weeks
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	5 months
Sambisa Memorial Day	Tuesday, December 22	5 months, 1 week
Christmas Eve	Thursday, December 24	5 months, 1 week
Christmas Day	Friday, December 25	5 months, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

Nigeria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Russia including and Moscow.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Russian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Nigeria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Nigeria in Russia for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in Russia?

The Nigerian representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:

Id el Maulud (NG & RU) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 month, 1 week)

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Visa Information

Nigerian visa requirements for Russian citizens

Time in Nigeria vs Russia

Abuja, Nigeria time is 2:00 hours behind Moscow, Russia

Moscow, Russia 06:05^AMTuesday, July 14, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria 04:05^AMTuesday, July 14, 2026