- Address
- Aguiyi Ironsi Street 48, Abuja
- Website
- nigeria.embassy.gov.au
Australia
Nigeria
Australian Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Australia is represented in Nigeria by 2 missions: an embassy in Abuja and an honorary consulate in Lagos. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Map: Australia’s 2 missions in Nigeria
Map: Australia’s 2 missions in Nigeria
Australian Embassy in Abuja
At Aguiyi Ironsi Street 48, Abuja, the Australian embassy represents Australia towards Nigeria. Its website is linked on its page.
Australian honorary consulates in Nigeria
Australia has an honorary consulate in Lagos; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Australia visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Nigeria
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Australia visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream, applying outside Australia
- Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Business Visitor stream
- Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)
- Transit visa (subclass 771)
- Fee: A$250
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Australia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of Australia, not at the Australian embassy.
Nigeria’s missions in Australia
Missions of Nigeria in Australia (1)
In return, Nigeria has an embassy in Australia, in Canberra.
Good to know
Australia in Nigeria
Worldwide, Australia has 127 missions in 90 countries; 2 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for Australian citizens
Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. In Nigeria, Australian citizens can turn to the Australian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Australian missions in Nigeria are closed
Australian missions in Nigeria 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, and usually on some holidays of Australia, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Australian embassy in Nigeria?
The Australian embassy is in Abuja, at Aguiyi Ironsi Street 48, Abuja.
Does Australia have consulates in Nigeria?
No career consulate is on record, but Australia has an honorary consulate in Lagos.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Nigeria have an embassy in Australia?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Canberra.