Nigerian High Commission in London
High Commission 
Nigeria London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Northumberland Avenue 9, WC2N 5BX London
- Phone
- +44 20 7839 1244
- Website
- london.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
- Fax
- +44 20 7839 8746
Head of mission: Amin Muhammad Dalhatu Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary (since 04 April 2026)
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Foreign ministry of Nigeria: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 August 2026
At Northumberland Avenue 9, WC2N 5BX London, the Nigerian high commission in London represents Nigeria towards the United Kingdom. It is listed as open 7 days a week, 10:00–17:30. Within 1 km there are 17 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Nigerian high commission in London
| Monday | 10:00–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00–17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00–17:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00–17:30 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
The Nigerian high commission in London is listed as open 7 days a week, 10:00–17:30. It is listed as open at weekends too.
Nigeria visa for British citizens
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British citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The application is made online, not at the Nigerian high commission in London.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of South Africa in LondonTrafalgar Square, London
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High Commission of Uganda in LondonTrafalgar Square 58-59, WC2N 5DX London
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High Commission of Canada in LondonTrafalgar Square 5, SW1Y 5BJ London
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Embassy of Zimbabwe in LondonStrand 429, WC2R 0JR London
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Embassy of Brazil in London18 Stanhope Pl, Tyburnia, W2 2HH, London
Nigeria’s other missions in the United Kingdom
The Nigerian high commission in London is the only mission of Nigeria in the United Kingdom on record. The United Kingdom in turn has 3 missions in Nigeria, its embassy being in Abuja.
Good to know
About the Nigerian high commission in London
It appears in official lists as High Commission of Nigeria in London. The head of mission on record is Amin Muhammad Dalhatu Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary (since 04 April 2026). Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Nigeria.
Address and contact
Address: Northumberland Avenue 9, WC2N 5BX London. The record for the Nigerian high commission in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
When the Nigerian high commission in London is closed
The Nigerian high commission in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Nigeria such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Nigerian high commission in London
Current procedures for the Nigerian high commission in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Nigerian high commission in London
Within 1 km of the Nigerian high commission in London there are 17 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Nigerian High Commission in London?
The Nigerian high commission in London is at Northumberland Avenue 9, WC2N 5BX London.
What are the opening hours of the Nigerian High Commission in London?
The Nigerian high commission in London is listed as open 7 days a week, 10:00–17:30.
Is the Nigerian High Commission in London open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the Nigerian high commission in London include Saturday.
When is the Nigerian High Commission in London closed?
The Nigerian high commission in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Nigeria.
Do British citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
British citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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