Nigeria - Consulate of United Kingdom in Lagos

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

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British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria - 11 Walter Carrington Crescent - Victoria Island - Private Mail Bag 12136 - Lagos - Nigeria

Tel: (+234) (1) 277 0780

Fax:

Email: consular.lagos@fco.gov.uk

Website: gov.uk/government/world/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 United Kingdom in Nigeria besides Lagos

British Honorary Consulate in Kano, Nigeria - 5 Tamandu Court - Off Tamandu Road - Nassarawa - P.O. Box 11872 - Kano - Nigeria
Email: - Tel: (+234) (64) 631 686 & (+234) 803 590 5442 - Website: gov.uk/government/world/nigeria

British Deputy High Commission in Lagos, Nigeria - 11 Walter Carrington Crescent - Victoria Island - Private Mail Bag 12136 - Lagos - Nigeria
Email: consular.lagos@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+234) (1) 277 0780 - Website: gov.uk/government/world/nigeria

British Deputy High Commission in Port Harcourt, Nigeria - 230 Olu Obasanjo Road - Port Harcourt - Rivers State - Nigeria
Email: gov.uk/contact-consulate-lagos - Tel: (+234) 812 810 8748 - Website: gov.uk/government/world/nigeria

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Nigeria

British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria 19 Torren Close, Off Mississippi Street Off Shehu Shagari Way (North), Maitama Visa section: Dangote House Aguiyi Ironsi Street Wuse, Abuja Nigeria
Email: ppainformation.abuja@fco.gov.uk abuja.visacustomercare@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+234) 8 160 340 925 (+234) 8 036 591 145 (Visa) - Website: ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk

Consulate Appointment in Lagos

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

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.