As Nigeria’s diplomatic representation in the Netherlands, the Embassy of Nigeria in The Hague handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Wagenaarweg 5, 2597 LL The Hague, Netherlands |
| Telephone | +31 70 350 17 03 |
| Fax | +31 70 350 12 54 |
| nigerianthehague@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.nigerianembassythehague.nl |
| Head of Mission | Mohammed Idris Haidara, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 October |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: consular services, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
The embassy and its network in the Netherlands
According to the Dutch government, Nigeria is represented by Ambassador Mohammed Idris Haidara (credentials presented 24 June 2026). Unlike in most countries, the embassies in the Netherlands are not in the capital Amsterdam but in The Hague, the seat of government.
Travelling from the Netherlands to Nigeria
Dutch citizens need a visa for Nigeria; it can be applied for online. The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Dutch); check it before booking.
Other consulates and embassies in the Netherlands
117 other countries are represented in the Netherlands, among them: North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (embassy), Oman (embassy), Pakistan (embassy), Palestine (mission), Panama (embassy), Peru (embassy), Philippines (embassy), Poland (embassy), Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Rwanda (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Sierra Leone (honorary), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy). The full list of all 118 missions is on the overview page for Netherlands.
Closing days
Like most offices in the Netherlands, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, King’s Day and Christmas; the Nigerian national day (1 October) usually means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
In the Netherlands, the emergency number is 112; for non-urgent police matters call 0900 8844.
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Government of the Netherlands – foreign representations in the Netherlands (government.nl, October 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – ambassadors in the Netherlands (as of 2 September 2026), Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Nigeria (Nederland Wereldwijd), www.nigerianembassythehague.nl. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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