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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Switzerland Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
Embassy Of Switzerland 157, Adetokunbo Ademola Cr. Wuse Ii Abuja 900288 Nigeria
Phone: +41 58 4 64 18 61 / 62
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Switzerland Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
Consulate General Of Switzerland 15, Onisiwo Road (Former Probyn Road) Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 904 2656
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Nigerian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Id el Fitr additional holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
Switzerland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Switzerland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Switzerland in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Nigeria?
The Swiss representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and Swiss holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (CH & NG) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (3 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Nigeria
Bern, Switzerland time is is same date and time Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
12:57PMThursday, January 22, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
12:57PMThursday, January 22, 2026