Help for British nationals
Our consular service is a major operation. Every hour of every day staff throughout our worldwide network of Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates are helping British nationals. It is one of the most important parts of the Government's foreign policy.
Find out how the British High Commission in Nigeria can help you if things go wrong during your time in the country.
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Everything you need to apply for a UK passport.
Up-to-date travel advice for people visiting Nigeria
Advice for British nationals living in Nigeria.
Information about how the British High Commission can help you if you run into trouble in Nigeria
Travelling overseas? Make sure your trip abroad is a safe one by following our advice.
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UK nationals in Benin and Equatorial Guinea
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Public Notice
Contact Information-Lagos
Please note that all requests for consular assistance and passport applications should be directed only to our Lagos, Kaduna and Port Harcourt offices.
Telephone: + 234 (1) 2770780 - 2
Facsimile: + 234 (1) 2770789
E-mail: consular.lagos@fco.gov.uk
Consular Section Public Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 0830 - 1400
Friday 0830 - 1200
All times GMT+1
Mobile phones are no longer allowed inside the consular building.
Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
From 1 April British High Commission in Abuja and the liaison offices in Port Harcourt and Kaduna will no longer forward applications to re-new expired British passports. Applications to renew expired passports can continue to be made in person at the British Deputy High Commission Lagos for forwarding to the Regional Passport Processing Centre in South Africa. For information about passport services for British nationals in Nigeria see the passports page of this website.
