Embassies and consulates in Calabar

  • 2 missions
  • 2 countries
  • most embassies are in Abuja

Embassies and consulates in Calabar

Missions of 2 countries are based in Calabar, 2 in all (1 embassy and 1 consulate). The embassies to Nigeria are in Abuja, about 465 km away.

Public holidays in Calabar

Public holidays in Nigeria

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • Boxing Day

    Monday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Calabar close on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

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Foreign missions in Calabar

Calabar hosts missions of Cameroon and the United Kingdom. Of Nigeria’s neighbours, Cameroon is represented in Calabar.

Types of mission in Calabar

By type, Calabar has 1 embassy and 1 consulate.

Other cities in Nigeria

Outside Calabar, missions in Nigeria are found in Abuja (73), Lagos (30), Kano (1), Port Harcourt (1) and Ikeja (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Calabar?

There are 2 foreign missions on record in Calabar: 1 embassy and 1 consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Calabar?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Calabar, among them Cameroon and the United Kingdom.

Is there an embassy in Calabar?

Calabar has 1 mission listed as an embassy, but most embassies to Nigeria are in Abuja.

When are the missions in Calabar closed?

The missions in Calabar close on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.