British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria

You will find information such as contact info, email, website address, opening hours and direction to the British High Commission in Abuja. The Embassy helps the government of United Kingdom to maintain cordial economic, political, cultural, social and other transnational ties with the government of Nigeria.


Head of Mission :

  • Paul Thomas Arkwright, High Commissioner
  • Consular Services
    Consulate services including visa, passport, document legalization, emergency travel document and assistance, and so on are provided by the embassy and/or consulate. Be sure to contact them ahead on how to book an appointment or be properly directed.

    Appointment booking can be done via phone call during the official opening hours. The consulate may have dedicated support for United Kingdom in Nigeria, or prioritize their appointments

    Visa and Passport
    If you want to know more about the types of Visas for your travel to United Kingdom or more information, you can get more information United Kingdom Visa.

    Visa types granted by United Kingdom are;

    • United Kingdom Work Visas
    • United Kingdom Business Visas
    • United Kingdom Study Visas
    • United Kingdom Visitor Visas
    • United Kingdom Family Visas
    • United Kingdom Settlement Visas
    • United Kingdom Transit Visas

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    United Kingdom Representation in Nigeria
    United Kingdom is well represented in Nigeria by British High Commission in Abuja andBritish Deputy High Commission in Port Harcourt,British Honorary Consulate in Kano,British Deputy High Commission in Lagos . The Embassy is located in the capital city of Nigeria and may (may not) provide the same services of the consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

    Nigeria Representation in United Kingdom
    Nigeria is also well represented in United Kingdom by Nigeria High Commission in London, . The Nigeria Embassy is located in the capital city of United Kingdom and may (may not) provide the same services of the Nigerian consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

    United Kingdom and Nigeria Representation in the World
    Both countries have good bilateral relationships and they are well represented in different countries around the world. United Kingdom has 356 Embassies and Consulates worldwide while Nigeria has 100 Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

    Coronavirus (COVID-19)
    Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the British High Commission in Abuja could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.

    Disclaimer
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    The purpose of your intended travel (Tourist, Business, Studies or etc) and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under United Kingdom immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

    other Embassies, Consulates and representations in Nigeria

    Along with the British High Commission in Abuja, United Kingdom also has  3  other representations in Nigeria as:

    Address:

    British Deputy High Commission in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    230 Olu Obasanjo Road
    Port Harcourt, Rivers State
    Nigeria

    (+234) 812 810 8748

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    http://www.gov.uk/government/world/nigeria

    Address:

    British Honorary Consulate in Kano, Nigeria

    5 Tamandu Court
    Off Tamandu Road
    Nassarawa
    P.O. Box 11872
    Kano
    Nigeria

    (+234) (64) 631 686
    (+234) 803 590 5442

    (+234) (64) 632 590

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