- Address
- Anifowoshe Street 4, Lagos
- Phone
- +2342012715665
- Website
- international.gc.ca
Canada
Nigeria
Canadian Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 2 embassies
- 1 honorary consulate
Canada is represented in Nigeria by 3 missions: an embassy in Lagos, an honorary consulate in Port Harcourt and 1 other office. Canada requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Canada’s 3 missions in Nigeria
Map: Canada’s 3 missions in Nigeria
Canadian Embassy in Lagos
At Anifowoshe Street 4, Lagos, the Canadian embassy represents Canada towards Nigeria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- High Commission of Canada in Abuja
Palm Close 13010G, Abuja
Canadian honorary consulates in Nigeria
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Port Harcourt
15 Ahoada Street, Rumuibekwe Housing Estate, Port Harcourt
Canada has an honorary consulate in Port Harcourt; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Canada visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Nigeria
CanadaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Canada
Canada visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
- Transit visa
- Study and work permits (brief)
- Fee: CA$100
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. From Nigeria, the application is made at the Canadian embassy in Lagos or through a visa centre appointed by Canada.
Nigeria’s missions in Canada
Missions of Nigeria in Canada (1)
In return, Nigeria has an embassy in Canada, in Ottawa.
Good to know
Canada in Nigeria
Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; 3 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for Canadian citizens
Canadian 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, Canadian citizens can turn to the Canadian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Canadian missions in Nigeria are closed
Canadian 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 Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Canadian embassy in Nigeria?
The Canadian embassy is in Lagos, at Anifowoshe Street 4, Lagos.
Does Canada have consulates in Nigeria?
No career consulate is on record, but Canada has an honorary consulate in Port Harcourt.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Canadian 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 Canada?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Ottawa.