- Address
- Bobo Street 9, Abuja
Japan
Nigeria
Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
Japan is represented in Nigeria by 2 missions: an embassy in Abuja and a consulate in Lagos. Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Map: Japan’s 2 missions in Nigeria
Map: Japan’s 2 missions in Nigeria
Japanese Embassy in Abuja
The Japanese embassy is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at Bobo Street 9, Abuja.
Japanese consulates in Nigeria
- Consulate of Japan in Lagos
Osborne Road 2A, Lagos
Japan also has a consulate in Lagos; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Japan visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Nigeria
JapanNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan. Applicants in Nigeria turn to the Japanese embassy in Abuja or the consulate in Lagos; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Nigeria’s missions in Japan
Missions of Nigeria in Japan (1)
In return, Nigeria has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Nigeria
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 2 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days. In Nigeria, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Japanese missions in Nigeria are closed
Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Nigeria?
The Japanese embassy is in Abuja, at Bobo Street 9, Abuja.
Does Japan have consulates in Nigeria?
Yes, Japan has a consulate in Lagos.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Tokyo.