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High Commission of Canada in Abuja, Nigeria

High Commission of Canada in Abuja, Nigeria, located at 13010G, Palm close, Diplomatic drive, Central Business District. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Canada, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    13010G, Palm close, Diplomatic drive, Central Business District
    Abuja
    Nigeria
  • Telephone

    +234 (209) 461 2900

  • Fax

    +234 (209) 461 2901

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

    By appointment only

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Abuja: 10:51 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, Nigeria

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Canada in Abuja, Nigeria:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Nigerian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Canada.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Canada without a visa. The most common types of Canada visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Super visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Courtesy visa
  • Student visa
  • Temporary work visa
  • Temporary residence permit
  • Working holiday visa
  • Permanent Canada visas

Online Resources

Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Nigeria

Besides High Commission of Canada in Abuja, Nigeria, Canada also has 1 representation in the following city of Nigeria:

  • Lagos (High Commission)

View All Diplomatic Missions of Canada in Nigeria

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Canada in neighboring countries or regions of Nigeria.

See also

Nigeria in Canada

Nigeria has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
    (24.31 km away)
    Abuja

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This page was last edited on 13 April 2026 at 11:08 PM (EST).

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