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High Commission of Nigeria in Canberra, Australia

High Commission of Nigeria in Canberra, Australia, located at 26 Guilfoyle St. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Nigeria, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    26 Guilfoyle St
    Yarralumla, ACT 2600
    Australia
  • Telephone

    +61 2 6215 8500

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Yarralumla: 7:47 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 26 Guilfoyle St, the high commission is near key landmarks like Royal Australian Mint and Embassy Drive. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Nigeria in Canberra, Australia

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
  • National Day: October 1 Flag of Nigeria
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of Nigeria Flag of Australia
  • Boxing Day: December 26 Flag of Nigeria Flag of Australia

Available Services

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

  • 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 an Australian 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

Mercy Osebhon CLEMENT, High Commissioner

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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

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This page was last edited on 09 March 2024 at 03:45 AM (EST).

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