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High Commission of Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya

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High Commission of Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya, located at Lenana Road, Kilimani. 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

    Lenana Road, Kilimani
    PO Box 30516
    Nairobi
    Kenya

  • Telephone

    +254 20 263 3941

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Nairobi: 12:47 PM, 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 Nigeria in Nairobi, Kenya

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
  • Utamaduni Day (Huduma Day): October 10 Flag of Kenya
  • Mashujaa Day: October 20 Flag of Kenya

Available Services

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

  • 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 Kenyan passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA 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

Yusuf Yunusa, High Commissioner

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Passport Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates assist Nigerian citizens in obtaining or renewing their passports.

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

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

Kenya in Nigeria

Kenya has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
    (15.59 km away)
    Nairobi
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