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Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission
On behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I warmly welcome you to the High Commission in Canberra.
Whether you are a Nigerian building a life across Australia and the Oceanic States, an Australian partner exploring trade and investment, or simply a friend of Nigeria, this Mission exists to serve you — with service that is timely, transparent and treats every person with dignity.
Nigeria and Australia share deep and growing ties. I invite you to access our consular services, discover the Nigeria behind the headlines, and reach out to us. Our door — and our commitment to you — is always open.
A partnership with real momentum
Guidance for you
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Citizens & Diaspora
Passports and Emergency Travel Certificates, NIN enrolment, document attestation and staying registered with the Mission across Australia and the Oceanic States.
Citizen & consular servicesVisiting Nigeria
Tourist, Business, STR and Temporary Work Permit visas, entry requirements and travel guidance — prepared correctly the first time.
Visas & entryBusiness & Investors
A clear, credible route to trade with and invest in Nigeria — connected to the right federal ministries, with every enquiry captured and acted upon.
Trade & investmentWhat can we help you with?
Immigration, consular and trade services for Nigerians and visitors across Australia and the Oceanic States.
Discover the Nigeria behind the headlines.
For Australians looking to invest, do business or build ties with Nigeria and Nigerians: explore the country, its economy, its culture and the opportunities in the partnership.
A country in full colour
From the feathers of the Calabar Carnival to the Durbar horsemen of the north and the skylines of the Federal Capital — a few moments of everyday Nigeria.
Africa’s biggest street party — feathers, sequins and month-long celebration.
Centuries-old horsemanship and royal pageantry across northern Nigeria.
A planned capital and one of Africa’s fastest-growing urban economies.
Music, dance and community — culture lived out loud, in green and white.
Here for you, and it shows
I renewed my passport without flying to Canberra — the outreach visit to Melbourne made it simple and quick.
A clear, responsive partner for our trade delegation to Lagos. The Mission opened the right doors.
Latest from the Mission
High Commissioner receives Australian agribusiness delegation
Placeholder summary of the engagement and its outcomes for the bilateral relationship.
Consular outreach visit to Auckland, New Zealand
Placeholder notice with dates, venue and how to book a slot during the visit.
Independence Day reception: save the date, 1 October
Placeholder announcement for the flagship national day event in Canberra.
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