🇮🇳 High Commission of India, Nigeria

📝 Overview

The High Commission of India in Nigeria represents India’s diplomatic, economic, and cultural interests across the country. As a key partner in development cooperation, the mission supports bilateral engagements in security, healthcare, agriculture, ICT, and education. It also facilitates travel for Nigerian students, business professionals, and medical tourists seeking opportunities in India.

🛂 Consular Services

• Visa Processing: Business, Student, Tourist, and Medical Visas handled through authorized visa centers and online eVisa verification.
• Diaspora Support: Passport renewals, birth registrations, notarial services, and emergency assistance for Indian nationals.
• Consular Protection: Guidance and support for Indian citizens residing or traveling in Nigeria.

🎓 Educational & Cultural Programs

• ITEC Programme: Fully funded professional training for Nigerian public‑sector and private‑sector professionals.
• ICCR Scholarships: Comprehensive academic scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies in India.
• Cultural Engagement: Yoga classes, classical dance programs, and Hindi language courses promoting cultural exchange.

💼 Trade & Economic Relations

• Bilateral Trade Support: Coordination of buyer‑seller meets and trade missions in pharmaceuticals, ICT, machinery, agriculture, and power.
• Investment Facilitation: Assistance for Indian companies establishing factories, hospitals, and agro‑allied ventures in Nigeria.
• Business Networking: Platforms connecting Indian investors with Nigerian partners.

🏢 Offices in Nigeria

• 📍 High Commission (Abuja): Plot 364, Cadastral Zone, Off Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja.
• 📍 Consulate General (Lagos): 8A Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, PMB 80128, Lagos.

ℹ️ Visitor Information

• Appointments: Mandatory for all visa, passport, and consular services. Emergency walk‑ins only.
• Security: Strict screening; mobile phones, laptops, recording devices, and large bags are prohibited.
• Operating Hours:
  • General: Monday–Friday, 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM
  • Submissions: 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Collections: 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

📊 Directory Matrix

🔍 Basic Information

• Organization Type: High Commission
• Country Represented: Republic of India
• Head of Mission: H.E. Abhishek Singh
• Phone (Abuja): +234‑7080622800 to 04
• Phone (Lagos): +234‑1‑4480876
• Email: cons1.abuja@mea.gov.in / cons.lagos@mea.gov.in
• Websites: hciabuja.gov.in / cgilagos.gov.in
• Emergency Line (Lagos): +234 8128308758

🗺️ Location Information

• Head Office: Abuja
• Address (Abuja): Plot 364, Cadastral Zone, Off Constitution Avenue, CBD, Abuja
• Additional Office: Lagos
• Address (Lagos): 8A Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos

🛠️ Services Offered

• Visitor Visa Information
• Student Visa Information
• Work Visa Information
• Passport Services
• Consular Assistance
• Citizenship Services
• Notarial Services
• Trade & Investment Support
• Cultural Exchange Programs
• Scholarship Information

ℹ️ Visitor Settings

• Appointment Required: Yes
• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00 AM – 05:30 PM
• Public Holidays: Indian National Days, major Indian festivals, and Nigerian statutory holidays

⚡ Opportunities Available

• Scholarships
• Training Programs
• Exchange Programs
• Business Support

🌐 Social & Mapping

• Facebook: IndiainNigeria / IndiainLagos
• X (Twitter): @hc_abuja / @cgi_lagos
• Google Maps: High Commission of India Abuja (CMS native map hook)