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Embassy of Nigeria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of Nigeria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at Abubakar Al-Razi Square, Abdullah bin Huzafah Al-Sahami Road. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Nigeria, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Abubakar Al-Razi Square, Abdullah bin Huzafah Al-Sahami Road
    Diplomatic Quarters
    Riyadh 11693
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 482 3024

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Sunday Closed
    Monday Closed
    Tuesday Closed

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

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 12:17 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Abubakar Al-Razi Square, Abdullah bin Huzafah Al-Sahami Road, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Nigeria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Upcoming Holidays

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

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • National Day: September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia / October 1 Flag of Nigeria
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Nigeria
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of Nigeria

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Nigeria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Renunciation of citizenship
  • Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Nigeria.

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 Nigeria without a visa. The most common types of Nigeria visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Tourist / Visitors visa
  • Official / Diplomatic visa
  • Subject to Regularization (STR) visa
  • Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

Head of Mission

Yahaya Lawal, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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What is Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC)?

An Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) is issued to Nigerians to facilitate the applicant’s immediate one-way departure for Nigeria only. If you're outside of Nigeria and your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged, or expired and you don't have time to renew or replace your passport before you travel, you may apply for an Emergency Travel Certificate. ETC must be surrendered to the Immigration authorities at the port of entry.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or in foreign countries.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of Nigeria in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Nigeria in Saudi Arabia

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

Saudi Arabia in Nigeria

Saudi Arabia has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (6.09 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Kingdom Centre Tower (6.16 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Faisaliyah Center (6.30 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (7.43 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Riyadh Zoo (11.59 km away)

    Al Malaz, Riyadh 12832, Saudi Arabia

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  • Roshn Front (20.80 km away)

    Airport Road, Qurtubah, Riyadh 13244, Saudi Arabia

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