Danish Embassy in Abuja
Embassy 
Denmark Abuja, Nigeria
- Address
- Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent 157, Abuja
- Phone
- +234 990 366 35
- Website
- nigeria.um.dk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 4 January 2022
The Danish embassy in Abuja stands at Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent 157, Abuja, in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Within 1 km there are 3 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Denmark
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Denmark visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaDenmark Visa required Denmark visa for citizens of Nigeria
DenmarkNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Denmark
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel. Whether the Danish embassy in Abuja takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,550 | 691 | 830 | 54.6% | 40.1% |
| 2024 | 1,534 | 534 | 946 | 63.8% | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 2,434 | 964 | 1,402 | 59.2% | 12.9% |
2025 figures: 2,434 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Denmark’s embassy in Abuja, and 964 visas were issued. 1,402 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 59.2%. The refusal rate fell by 4.7 points from 63.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 59% compared with 2024 (1,534).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 54.6% (2023) to 63.8% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Nigeria, 47.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Denmark’s rate worldwide was 21.9%. Denmark received the 9th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
12.9% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Nigeria.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Switzerland in AbujaAdetokunbo Ademola Crescent 157, 900288 Abuja
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High Commission of Australia in AbujaAguiyi Ironsi Street 48, Abuja
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Consulate of China in AbujaAguiyi Ironsi Street 34, Abuja
Denmark’s other missions in Nigeria
The Danish embassy in Abuja is the only mission of Denmark in Nigeria on record. Nigeria has no mission in Denmark on record.
Good to know
About the Danish embassy in Abuja
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Denmark in Abuja.
Address and contact
Address: Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent 157, Abuja. The record for the Danish embassy in Abuja includes a phone number and an official website.
Danish citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Danish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
When the Danish embassy in Abuja is closed
The Danish embassy in Abuja closes on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Denmark such as Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Danish embassy in Abuja
Current procedures for the Danish embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Danish embassy in Abuja
The Danish embassy in Abuja has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Danish Embassy in Abuja?
The Danish embassy in Abuja is at Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent 157, Abuja.
When is the Danish Embassy in Abuja closed?
The Danish embassy in Abuja closes on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Denmark.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Denmark?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Denmark, obtained before travel.
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