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Irish Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria

1 embassy
1 honorary consulate

In Nigeria, Ireland has an embassy in Abuja and an honorary consulate in Lagos. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Map: Ireland’s 2 missions in Nigeria

Irish Embassy in Abuja

Embassy of Ireland in Abuja

Embassy · Abuja

Today · Closed

Address: Negro Crescent 11, Abuja
Phone: +234 209 462 1080
Website: ireland.ie

The Irish embassy is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at Negro Crescent 11, Abuja. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Irish honorary consulates in Nigeria

Honorary Consulate of Ireland in Lagos
Honorary Consulate · Lagos

Lugard Avenue 22A, Lagos

Ireland has an honorary consulate in Lagos; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Ireland visa for Nigerian citizens

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IrelandNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Ireland

Ireland visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria

Short-stay 'C' visit visa (tourism, family/friends)
Transit visa
Study and work (brief)
Fee: €60
9 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel. In Nigeria, applications go to the Irish embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre working for Ireland.

Nigeria’s missions in Ireland

Missions of Nigeria in Ireland (1)

In return, Nigeria has an embassy in Ireland, in Dublin.

Good to know

Ireland in Nigeria

Worldwide, Ireland has 141 missions in 77 countries; 2 of them are in Nigeria.

Travel to Nigeria for Irish citizens

Nigeria requires a visa from Irish citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. In Nigeria, Irish citizens can turn to the Irish embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Irish missions in Nigeria are closed

Irish 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 Ireland, such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.