Nigeria - Consulate of Australia in Benin City

You are a Nigerian citizen or you are from Australia and are looking for information on the consulate of Australia in Benin City situated in Nigeria. A consulate in Benin City could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Australia. It all depends on the importance of Benin City and Nigeria in the relationships with the government of Australia.


Sorry there is no consulate of Australia in Benin City !

However, Australia could have more than one consulate in Nigeria besides Benin City.

When Australia has more consulates located in Nigeria ouside of Benin City you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Australia in Nigeria of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Benin City are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Australia in Nigeria besides Benin City

Australian Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, 8th Fl. Union Marble House, 1 Alfred Rewane Road (formerly Kingsway), Falomo Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
Email: alan.davies@jamescubittarchitects.com - Tel: (+234) 1 817 9492 and (+234) 803 300 7291 - Website:

Or the embassy of Australia in Nigeria

Australian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria 5th Fl., Plot 2940 Aguiyi Ironsi Street PMB 5152, Wuse Post Office Maitama Abuja Nigeria
Email: - Tel: (+234) 9 4135226 - Website: www.nigeria.embassy.gov.au

Consulate Appointment in Benin City

Most consulates in Benin City need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Australia in Benin City first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Benin City do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Nigeria or Australia.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Benin City please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.