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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

United Kingdom High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria

United Kingdom High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
British High Commission Plot 1137 Diplomatic Drive Central Business District Abuja Nigeria
Phone: +234 (9) 4623100 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 minutes)

United Kingdom High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria

United Kingdom High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria
British Deputy High Commission Lagos 11 Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
Phone: + 234 (1) 277 0780/0781/0782 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Nigerian and British holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Halloween Friday, October 31 9 hours, 2 minutes
All Saints' Day Saturday, November 01 1 day, 9 hours
All Souls' Day Sunday, November 02 2 days, 9 hours
Guy Fawkes Day Wednesday, November 05 5 days, 9 hours
Remembrance Sunday Sunday, November 09 1 week, 2 days
St Andrew's Day Sunday, November 30 1 month
St Andrew's Day Monday, December 01 1 month
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 08 1 month, 1 week
First Day of Hanukkah Monday, December 15 1 month, 2 weeks
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?

United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.

2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?

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

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Nigeria?

The British representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and British holidays in 2025/2024:

  • Halloween (GB) Fri, Oct 31, 2025 (15 hours, 3 minutes)

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Time in United Kingdom vs Nigeria

London, United Kingdom time is 1:00 hours behind Abuja, Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria 08:57AMThursday, October 30, 2025
London, United Kingdom 07:57AMThursday, October 30, 2025