Nigeria - Consulate of India in Lagos

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

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Indian Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria - 8-A, Walter Carrington Crescent - P.M.B. 80128 - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria

Tel: (+234) 1-448 0876 / 7

Fax: (+234) 1-448 0882

Email: hoc.lagos@mea.gov.in

Website:

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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 India in Nigeria besides Lagos

Indian Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria - 8-A, Walter Carrington Crescent - P.M.B. 80128 - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria
Email: hoc.lagos@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+234) 1-448 0876 / 7 - Website:

Or the embassy of India in Nigeria

Indian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria 15, Rio Negro Close, Off Yedseram Street Maitama Abuja Nigeria
Email: hoffice.abuja@mea.gov.in info.abuja@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+234) 708-062 2800 to 4 - Website: www.indianhcabuja.com

Consulate Appointment in Lagos

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

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.