Romanian Embassy in Abuja
Embassy 
Romania Abuja, Nigeria
- Address
- Nelson Mandela Street 76, Abuja
- Phone
- +234-908-723-4024
- abuja@mae.ro
- Website
- abuja.mae.ro
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 14 February 2022
The Romanian embassy in Abuja stands at Nelson Mandela Street 76, Abuja, in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
Opening hours of the Romanian embassy in Abuja
| 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 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Romania
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St. Andrew's Day
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National Day/Great Union
The Romanian embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Romania visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaRomania Visa required Romania visa for citizens of Nigeria
RomaniaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Romania
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Romania.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (part of the year) | 413 | 248 | 159 | 39.1% | 18.1% |
| 2025 | 303 | 177 | 126 | 40.4% | 32.2% |
In 2025, Romania’s embassy in Abuja received 303 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 177. 126 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 40.4%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 39.1%. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (413).
Across all Schengen consulates in Nigeria, 47.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Romania’s rate worldwide was 11.5%. Romania received the 16th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 32.2% of those issued. Romania only began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so its 2024 figures cover part of the year. 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 2024–2025 (© 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 Argentina in AbujaNelson Mandela Street 30, Abuja
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Embassy of Czech Republic in AbujaGnassingbe Eyadema Street 5, Abuja
Romania’s other missions in Nigeria
The Romanian embassy in Abuja is the only mission of Romania in Nigeria on record. Nigeria in turn has an embassy in Bucharest.
Good to know
About the Romanian embassy in Abuja
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Romania in Abuja.
Address and contact
Address: Nelson Mandela Street 76, Abuja. The record for the Romanian embassy in Abuja includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Romanian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Romanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
When the Romanian embassy in Abuja is closed
Expect the Romanian embassy in Abuja to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on St. Andrew's Day (Sfântul Andrei) on Monday 30 November 2026, a holiday in Romania.
Before visiting the Romanian embassy in Abuja
Current procedures for the Romanian embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Romanian embassy in Abuja
Within 1 km of the Romanian embassy in Abuja there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Romanian Embassy in Abuja?
The Romanian embassy in Abuja is at Nelson Mandela Street 76, Abuja.
What are the opening hours of the Romanian Embassy in Abuja?
The Romanian embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Romanian Embassy in Abuja open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Romanian embassy in Abuja do not include Saturday.
When is the Romanian Embassy in Abuja closed?
The Romanian 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 Romania.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Romania?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Romania.
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