Nigerian High Commission in Canberra
High Commission 
Nigeria Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Nigeria High Commission 16 Qualifying St Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6215 8500
- Fax
- +61 2 6282 8471
Head of mission: Olufemi Olusegun Pedro
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of Nigeria: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 29 November 2024
The Nigerian high commission in Canberra stands at Nigeria High Commission 16 Qualifying St Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra, in Canberra, the capital of Australia. Nigeria requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the Nigerian high commission in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
The Nigerian high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Nigeria visa for Australian citizens
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Nigeria requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the Nigerian high commission in Canberra.
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Nigeria’s other missions in Australia
The Nigerian high commission in Canberra is the only mission of Nigeria in Australia on record. Australia in turn has 2 missions in Nigeria, its embassy being in Abuja.
Good to know
About the Nigerian high commission in Canberra
It appears in official lists as High Commission of Nigeria in Canberra. It is headed by Olufemi Olusegun Pedro, according to the records. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Nigeria.
Address and contact
Address: Nigeria High Commission 16 Qualifying St Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra. The record for the Nigerian high commission in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Australia
Australia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
When the Nigerian high commission in Canberra is closed
Expect the Nigerian high commission in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Nigeria.
Before visiting the Nigerian high commission in Canberra
Current procedures for the Nigerian high commission in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Nigerian high commission in Canberra
Within 1 km of the Nigerian high commission in Canberra there are 16 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Nigerian High Commission in Canberra?
The Nigerian high commission in Canberra is at Nigeria High Commission 16 Qualifying St Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Nigerian High Commission in Canberra?
The Nigerian high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Nigerian High Commission in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Nigerian high commission in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Nigerian High Commission in Canberra closed?
The Nigerian high commission in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Nigeria.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
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