Nigeria - Consulate of Canada in Lagos

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

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Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, Nigeria - 4 Anifowoshe St. - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria

Tel: (+234) 1-271-5650

Fax: (+234) 1-271-5651

Email: lagos@international.gc.ca

Website: canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/

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The difference between consulates found in Lagos 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 Canada in Nigeria besides Lagos

Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, Nigeria - 4 Anifowoshe St. - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria
Email: lagos@international.gc.ca - Tel: (+234) 1-271-5650 - Website: canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/

Or the embassy of Canada in Nigeria

Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria 15 Bobo Street Maitama P. O. Box 5144 Abuja Nigeria
Email: abuja@international.gc.ca - Tel: (+234) (9) 461-2900 - Website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca/nigeria/

Consulate Appointment in Lagos

Most consulates in Lagos need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Canada in Lagos 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 Lagos 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 Canada.

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