- Address
- Diplomatic Drive 1075, Abuja
- Phone
- +234 9-461-4000
- Website
- ng.usembassy.gov
United States
Nigeria
US Embassy & Consulates in Nigeria
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
The United States is represented in Nigeria by 2 missions: an embassy in Abuja and a consulate general in Lagos. The United States requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Nigeria
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Nigeria
US Embassy in Abuja
At Diplomatic Drive 1075, Abuja, the US embassy represents the United States towards Nigeria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Nigeria
The United States also has a consulate general in Lagos; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
United States visa for Nigerian citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. In Nigeria, applications go to the US embassy in Abuja or the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Nigeria’s missions in the United States
Missions of Nigeria in the United States (3)
In return, Nigeria has 3 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Nigeria
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Nigeria.
Travel to Nigeria for US citizens
US 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, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Nigeria are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Nigeria?
The US embassy is in Abuja, at Diplomatic Drive 1075, Abuja.
Does the United States have consulates in Nigeria?
Yes, the United States has a consulate general in Lagos.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
US 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 the United States?
Yes, Nigeria has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 2 other missions in the United States.