Nigeria - Consulate of Italy in Lagos

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

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Italian Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria 12, Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria

Tel: (+234) 1 2621046/7/8 (+234) 1 2627974

Fax:

Email: consolato.lagos@esteri.it

Website: www.lagos.cd

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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 Italy in Nigeria besides Lagos

Italian Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria 12, Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria Island Lagos Nigeria
Email: consolato.lagos@esteri.it - Tel: (+234) 1 2621046/7/8 (+234) 1 2627974 - Website: www.lagos.cd

Italian Vice Consulate in Port Harcourt, Nigeria - Suite 202, Admiralty Building - 99 Olu Obasanjo Road - Port Harcourt - Nigeria
Email: viceconspharcourt@estere.it - Tel: (+234) 703 444 5936 - Website: ambabuja.estrei.it

Or the embassy of Italy in Nigeria

Italian Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria Plot 1611 - Yusuf Maitama Sule Street Asokoro Abuja Nigeria
Email: ambasciata.abuja@esteri.it - Tel: (+234) 9 3142986 - Website: www.ambabuja.esteri.it

Consulate Appointment in Lagos

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

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.