US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
Consulate General 
United States Lagos, Nigeria
- Address
- Walter Carrington Crescent 2, Lagos
- Phone
- (234)-1-460-3400
- Website
- ng.usembassy.gov
- Fax
- (234)-1-261-9856
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 20 June 2026
At Walter Carrington Crescent 2, Lagos, the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria serves US citizens and visitors; the United States’ embassy is in Abuja, about 534 km away. Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
| Monday | 07:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
United States visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Nigeria
United StatesNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of the United States
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Whether the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 27,594 | 18,905 |
| Student (F, M) | 2,583 | 1,807 |
| Exchange (J) | 625 | 549 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 1,252 | 727 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 112 | 145 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 60 | 61 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 888 | 836 |
| Other | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 33,115 | 23,038 |
US visa posts in Nigeria, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Lagos (this office) | 23,038 |
| Abuja | 22,508 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US consulate general in Lagos issued 23,038 nonimmigrant visas. 82% were visitor visas (B1/B2), followed by student (8%) and fiancé(e) (4%) visas. That is 30% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (33,115).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 1,913, 85% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in Nigeria: Lagos (23,038) and Abuja (22,508). Lagos accounted for 51% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of the Netherlands in Lagos14A Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Consulate General of Germany in LagosWalter Carrington Crescent 15, Lagos
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Consulate General of Lebanon in LagosWalter Carrington Crescent 18, Lagos
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Consulate General of the United Kingdom in LagosWalter Carrington Crescent 11, Lagos
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Consulate General of Italy in LagosWalter Carrington Crescent 12, Lagos
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Consulate General of Russia in LagosWalter Carrington Crescent 5, Lagos
The United States’ other missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of the United States in Abuja
Diplomatic Drive 1075, Abuja
The US embassy is in Abuja, about 534 km away. The US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is one of 2 missions of the United States in Nigeria. Nigeria in turn has 3 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Lagos. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
Address: Walter Carrington Crescent 2, Lagos. The record for the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
When the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is closed
The next closures of the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria for public holidays in Nigeria are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
Within 1 km of the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria?
The US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is at Walter Carrington Crescent 2, Lagos.
What are the opening hours of the US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria?
The US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria do not include Saturday.
When is the US Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria closed?
The US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria closes on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Nigeria?
The US embassy is in Abuja, about 534 km from the US consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria.
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