Irish Embassy in Abuja

Embassy Ireland Abuja, Nigeria

Address
Negro Crescent 11, Abuja
Website
ireland.ie
Fax
+234 209 413 1805
Today 09:00–16:00
Directions Call

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 26 May 2026

The Irish embassy in Abuja stands at Negro Crescent 11, Abuja, in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Opening hours of the Irish embassy in Abuja

Monday 09:00–16:00 By appointment only
Tuesday 09:00–16:00 By appointment only
Wednesday 09:00–16:00 By appointment only
Thursday 09:00–16:00 By appointment only
Friday 09:00–12:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Public holidaysClosed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Nigeria

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • Boxing Day

    Monday

Public holidays in Ireland

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The Irish embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.

Ireland visa for Nigerian citizens

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Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Ireland.

Other missions nearby

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Ireland’s other missions in Nigeria

Besides the Irish embassy in Abuja, Ireland has 1 other mission in Nigeria. Honorary consulates: Lagos. Nigeria in turn has an embassy in Dublin.

Good to know

About the Irish embassy in Abuja

It appears in official lists as Embassy of Ireland in Abuja.

Address and contact

Address: Negro Crescent 11, Abuja. The record for the Irish embassy in Abuja includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.

Irish citizens travelling to Nigeria

Irish citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

When the Irish embassy in Abuja is closed

The next closures of the Irish embassy in Abuja for public holidays in Nigeria are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Before visiting the Irish embassy in Abuja

Current procedures for the Irish embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the Irish embassy in Abuja

The Irish embassy in Abuja has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the Irish Embassy in Abuja?

The Irish embassy in Abuja is at Negro Crescent 11, Abuja.

What are the opening hours of the Irish Embassy in Abuja?

The Irish embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.

Is the Irish Embassy in Abuja open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the Irish embassy in Abuja do not include Saturday.

When is the Irish Embassy in Abuja closed?

The Irish 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 Ireland.

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

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