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Apostolic Nunciature in Nigeria

1 embassy

The Holy See is represented in Nigeria by 1 mission: an apostolic nunciature in Abuja. The Holy See requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Apostolic Nunciature in Abuja

Embassy · Abuja

Address: Pope John Paul II Crescent 541, Abuja

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at Pope John Paul II Crescent 541, Abuja.

Holy See visa for Nigerian citizens

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The Holy See requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Nigeria’s missions in the Holy See

Nigeria has no mission in the Holy See on record; Nigerian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

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The Holy See in Nigeria

Worldwide, the Holy See has 88 missions in 85 countries; one of them is in Nigeria.

Travel to Nigeria for citizens of the Holy See

Citizens of the Holy See need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

When the apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Nigeria is closed

The apostolic nunciature of the Holy See in Nigeria closes 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 the Holy See, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.