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.
Influenza A(H1N1) / Swine flu
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Pandemic Threat Alert Phase has been raised to Level 6. Please read the information provided by the WHO. There is a dedicated Swine flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on the pandemic flu can be obtained from the UK Department of Health.
There is as yet no proven case of Swine Flu in
Dr J.Y. Jiya, DPH, FMOH,
Dr. A Nasidi, Director Special Project, FMOH,
Dr Henry Akpan, National Epidemiologist, FMOH,
Tami flu is available for treatment of confirmed cases. It is also advisable to maintain a high standard of hygiene such as regular hand washing to minimise risk of infection.
How to stay safe abroad
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) 4613650 - 3
Facsimile: + 234 (1) 4613660 -1 or 461 3655
Consular Emergency: +234 (803) 402 2765
E-mail: consular.lagos@fco.gov.uk
Consular Section Public Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 0830 - 1400
Friday 0830 - 1200
All times GMT+1
