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Please click here to view names of Nigerians in the UK whose passport could not be delivered by Royal Mail.
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Welcome To Nigeria High Commission, London UK

It’s part of our effort to provide a more efficient and user friendly service to the public, as part of ongoing reforms in the High Commission. You will find a great deal of information to help you with your enquiries on the services we provide, whether you are planning to visit Nigeria for pleasure or business or in need of any other forms of assistance from the High Commission.
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The High Commission

The work of the Nigeria High Commission is to co-ordinate, promote and protect the national interests of Nigeria within the United Kingdom in ways that contribute to the enhancement of Nigeria’s security and socio-economic prosperity.

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Nigeria Economy

Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation. Oil accounts for about 25 percent of GDP, over 90 percent of exports, and over 80 percent of government revenue despite violence in the Delta region that disrupts production.

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Consular Services

Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission London website. It’s part of our effort to provide a more efficient and user friendly service to the public, as part of ongoing reforms in the High Commission.

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Culture and Tourism

In Nigeria, culture is manifested in art, dance, language, literature, folklore, mores, music, governance, and even the environment. According to archaeological findings, Nigeria’s artifacts depicting the early life of the people date back to 2000 years.
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e-Payments

e-payment will be available on our website to make electronic payments for our services seamless.

Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

Our IVR system is a self-service solution that enables customers to interact with an automated system using their telephone keypad or voice commands. It provides 24/7 access to information, payment processing, and transaction completion. Our system is designed to be user-friendly and provide high-quality service.
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e-Payments is now available on our website

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New Development in Travel Visa Application

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Student Registration in the UK is now easier
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NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746
Email: hc@nigeriahc.org.uk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The High Commission wishes to inform the general public that it will be closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays from Monday, 15th December 2025, to Sunday, 4th January 2026.

The High Commission will resume on Monday, 5th January, 2026. During the closure period, essential services will remain operational.

The Acting High Commissioner extends warm wishes to the public for a joyful Christmas and prosperous New Year.

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NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION

Nigeria House, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
Telephone: 020 7839 1244 Fax: 020 7839 8746
Email: hc@nigeriahc.org.uk

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Nigeria High Commission, London, wishes to inform members of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom of a further update regarding the December 2025 Passport Intervention Exercise.

Following a public notice issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on routine maintenance of its Passport Digital Platform, which will result in service disruptions, the High Commission regrets to inform the public that the Passport Intervention Exercise earlier scheduled for Aberdeen and Swansea has been rescheduled.

As a result, the Aberdeen and Swansea exercises will now hold on the following dates:

UPDATED DATES

SWANSEA

Monday, 15 – Tuesday 16 December 2025

Guildhall Road South
Swansea SA1 4PE
Time: 10:00am – 5:30pm

ABERDEEN

Monday, 15 – Tuesday 16 December 2025

Hilton Convention Centre
13 Smithfield Road
Aberdeen AB24 4NR
Time: 10:00am – 5:30pm

The High Commission sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this adjustment may cause affected applicants. This change is necessary to ensure a smooth and effective passport capture process in light of the ongoing system maintenance by the Nigeria Immigration Service.

Applicants are kindly advised to take note of the revised dates and attend accordingly.

The High Commission appreciates the cooperation, patience, and understanding of the Nigerian community.

Applicants attending the exercise MUST come with the following:

  1. Passport Application Form
  2. Printed Appointment Slip
  3. Old Passport Booklet – mandatory for reissue, renewal, change of data. For LOST PASSPORT A £150 Postal Order payable to Nigeria High Commission is required.
  4. A Prepared Royal Mail C4 special delivery self-addressed envelope (for return of the processed passport)
  5. £40 Postal Order payable to the Nigeria High Commission

Signed,

NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, LONDON