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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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Pentecost Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Id el Kabir | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Democracy Day | Friday, June 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Al-Hijra | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months |
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:
- Workers' Day (NG & CH) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Switzerland vs Nigeria
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
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Bern, Switzerland
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