Finnish Embassy in Abuja
Embassy 
Finland Abuja, Nigeria
- Address
- Iro Dan Musa Street 9, Abuja
- Phone
- +234 803 785 1150
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 10 January 2022
The Finnish embassy in Abuja stands at Iro Dan Musa Street 9, Abuja, in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Abuja
| Monday | 08:00–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:15 |
| Friday | 08:00–13:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaFinland Visa required Finland visa for citizens of Nigeria
FinlandNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Finland
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Finland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,341 | 525 | 785 | 59.7% | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 1,355 | 591 | 732 | 55.3% | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,630 | 734 | 900 | 55.0% | 11.6% |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy in Abuja received 1,630 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 734. 900 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 55.0%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 55.3%. Applications rose by 20% compared with 2024 (1,355).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 55.0% (2025) to 59.7% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Nigeria, 47.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 11th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 11.6% of those issued. 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 Norway in AbujaT. Y. Danjuma Street 54, Abuja
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High Commission of Jamaica in AbujaHassan Usman Katsina Street 13, Abuja
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Embassy of Sweden in AbujaT. Y. Danjuma Street 41, Abuja
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Embassy of Burundi in AbujaT. Y. Danjuma Street 59, Abuja
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Embassy of Belarus in AbujaDeng Xiaoping Street 2148, Abuja
Finland’s other missions in Nigeria
The Finnish embassy in Abuja is the only mission of Finland in Nigeria on record. Nigeria has no mission in Finland on record.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Abuja
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Abuja.
Address and contact
Address: Iro Dan Musa Street 9, Abuja. The record for the Finnish embassy in Abuja includes a phone number and an official website.
Finnish citizens travelling to Nigeria
Finnish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
When the Finnish embassy in Abuja is closed
The Finnish 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 Finland such as Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Abuja
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Abuja
Within 1 km of the Finnish embassy in Abuja there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Abuja?
The Finnish embassy in Abuja is at Iro Dan Musa Street 9, Abuja.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Abuja?
The Finnish embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Abuja open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Abuja do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Abuja closed?
The Finnish 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 Finland.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Finland, obtained before travel.
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