French Embassy in Abuja
Embassy 
France Abuja, Nigeria
- Address
- European Union Crescent, off Constitution Avenue, Abuja
- Website
- ng.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 February 2022
France’s embassy to Nigeria is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at European Union Crescent, off Constitution Avenue, Abuja. Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Nigerian citizens
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FranceNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of France
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18,053 | 11,292 | 6,471 | 36.3% | 29.0% |
| 2024 | 17,628 | 10,442 | 6,966 | 39.9% | 32.7% |
| 2025 | 18,068 | 10,114 | 7,906 | 43.6% | 18.8% |
France’s visa offices in Nigeria, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Lagos | 40,515 | 50.7% |
| Abuja (this office) | 18,068 | 43.6% |
2025 figures: 18,068 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Abuja, and 10,114 visas were issued. 7,906 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 43.6%. The refusal rate rose by 3.7 points from 39.9% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (17,628 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 36.3% (2023) to 43.6% (2025).
France issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Nigeria; this office handled 31% of their 58,583 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Lagos 50.7%, which makes Abuja the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Nigeria, 47.9% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
18.8% 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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High Commission of India in Abuja364, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja
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Embassy of Slovakia in AbujaEuropean Union Crescent, Abuja
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Embassy of the Netherlands in AbujaEuropean Union Crescent, Abuja
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Embassy of Italy in AbujaEuropean Union Crescent, Abuja
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High Commission of South Africa in AbujaEuropean Union Crescent D41004, Abuja
France’s other missions in Nigeria
- Consulate General of France in Lagos
Oyinkan Abayomi Drive 1, Lagos
The French embassy in Abuja is one of 2 missions of France in Nigeria. Consulates: Lagos. Nigeria in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Abuja
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Abuja.
Address and contact
Address: European Union Crescent, off Constitution Avenue, Abuja. The record for the French embassy in Abuja includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Nigeria
French citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Abuja is closed
The French 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 France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Abuja
Current procedures for the French embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Abuja
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Abuja there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Abuja?
The French embassy in Abuja is at European Union Crescent, off Constitution Avenue, Abuja.
When is the French Embassy in Abuja closed?
The French 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 France.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for France?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
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