The High Commission of Nigeria in London is Nigeria’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Nigerian nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents. As both countries are members of the Commonwealth, the mission is called a High Commission and is headed by a High Commissioner rather than an ambassador.
Contact Details
| Address | Nigeria House 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7839 1244 |
| Fax | +44 20 7839 8746 |
| chancery@nigeriahc.org information@nigeriahc.org.uk |
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| Website | www.nigeriahc.org.uk |
| Head of Mission | Amin Muhammad Dalhatu Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary, High Commissioner |
| National Day | 1 October |
Consular Section
| Address | 56-57 Fleet Street EC4Y 1JU |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Immigration Section: Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Nigerian public holidays.
Location of the High Commission
Before your visit
You will find the high commission at Nigeria House 9 Northumberland Avenue (London WC2N 5BX). The consular section has its own address: 56-57 Fleet Street EC4Y 1JU.
- Opening hours (FCDO list): Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30.
- Also listed: Immigration Section: Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Nigerian High Commission in London
According to the London Diplomatic List, Nigeria is represented by High Commissioner Amin Muhammad Dalhatu Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary (since 4 April 2026). 53 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this high commission.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Nigerian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-in capacity is limited, so check the procedure on the mission’s website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the high commission closes on UK bank holidays and on Nigeria’s national day (1 October). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the high commission’s number is +44 20 7839 1244. Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Nigeria in the United Kingdom
Nigeria in the United Kingdom
- London – High Commission of Nigeria (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the High Commission of Nigeria in London
What is the address of the Nigerian High Commission in the UK?
At Nigeria House 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
What are the opening hours of the Nigerian High Commission in London?
According to the FCDO London Diplomatic List: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the high commissioner of Nigeria to the UK?
Amin Muhammad Dalhatu Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary (High Commissioner), according to the London Diplomatic List of October 2026.
What is the difference between a high commission and an embassy?
None in practice: Commonwealth countries call their embassies in each other’s capitals high commissions, headed by high commissioners.
Is the Nigerian High Commission closed on the national day?
The FCDO list gives 1 October for Nigeria; missions usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.nigeriahc.org.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the high commission before your visit.
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