🇦🇺 Australian High Commission, Nigeria

📝 Overview

The Australian High Commission in Nigeria is the central diplomatic mission representing the Commonwealth of Australia across West and Central Africa. With over six decades of bilateral engagement, the mission prioritizes development assistance, vocational education, mining sector modernization, climate resilience, and regional security cooperation. It also manages immigration pathways, commercial partnerships, and multi‑country diplomatic accreditation from its Abuja headquarters.

🛂 Consular Services

• Visa & Migration: The Abuja office does not process paper visa applications. All Nigerian applicants must apply online through the Department of Home Affairs ImmiAccount portal. Biometric capture and document submission are handled at authorized Australian Visa Application Centres (VFS Global) in Abuja and Lagos.
• Citizen Care: Provides full Australian passport services, notarial certifications, legalizations, and emergency assistance for Australian nationals residing or traveling within West Africa.

🎓 Educational & Capacity Programs

• Australia Awards: Administers the Australia Awards Scholarships, offering fully funded master’s programs for mid‑career Nigerian professionals in agriculture, mining, public policy, environmental protection, and related fields.
• Vocational Alliances: Partners with Nigerian institutions to strengthen vocational training standards, technical workforce development, and community‑based capacity‑building initiatives.

💼 Trade & Economic Relations

• Mining & Resources: Connects Nigerian regulators and private operators with Australian mining technology, engineering consultancies, and infrastructure expertise to support transparent, mechanized mining development.
• Business Links: Supports bilateral trade pipelines in agriculture, technology, logistics, and professional services, helping Nigerian entrepreneurs access oceanic distribution networks and Australian commercial councils.

🏢 Offices in Nigeria

• 📍 High Commission Headquarters (Abuja): 5th Floor, Oakland Centre, 48 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, P.M.B. 5152, Wuse, Abuja.
• 📍 Honorary Consulate (Lagos): 8th Floor, Union Marble House, 1 Alfred Rewane Road (formerly Kingsway), Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos. Honorary Consul: Mr. Alan Davies

ℹ️ Visitor Information

• Appointment Policy: All consular visits, citizen support services, and document legalizations require pre‑booked appointments. Walk‑ins are not permitted except in verified life‑and‑death emergencies.
• Security Requirements: Visitors undergo multi‑stage security screening. Smartphones, tracking tags, cameras, and oversized items are prohibited beyond the outer lobby.
• Operational Hours:
  • Monday–Thursday: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
  • Friday: 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM

📊 Directory Matrix

🔍 Basic Information

• Organization Type: High Commission
• Country Represented: Commonwealth of Australia
• Head of Mission: H.E. Leilani Bin‑Juda
• Phone Numbers: +234 906 540 5487 / +234 209 460 6960
• Email: ahc.abuja@dfat.gov.au
• Official Website: nigeria.highcommission.gov.au
• Emergency Contact: +61 2 6261 3305 (24‑hour Consular Emergency Centre, Canberra)

🗺️ Location Information

• Head Office: Abuja
• Address (Abuja): 5th Floor, Oakland Centre, 48 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama District, Abuja
• Additional Office: Lagos (Honorary Consulate)
• Honorary Consul: Mr. Alan Davies

🛠️ Services Offered

• Visitor Visa Guidance (Online)
• Student Visa Guidance
• Work Visa Guidance
• Passport Services
• Consular Assistance
• Notarial Services
• Trade & Investment Support
• Scholarship Information

ℹ️ Visitor Settings

• Appointment Required: Yes
• Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM; Friday, 08:00 AM – 01:00 PM
• Public Holidays: Australian national holidays (Australia Day, Anzac Day), religious holidays, and Nigerian statutory holidays

⚡ Opportunities Available

• Scholarships
• Fellowships
• Training Programs
• Business Support

🌐 Social & Mapping

• Official Portal: directory.gov.au/portfolios/foreign-affairs-and-trade
• Google Maps: Australian High Commission Abuja (CMS native map hook)