Under the leadership of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the High Commission in Canberra works to strengthen the enduring relationship between Nigeria and Australia, serve Nigerian citizens and promote cooperation across our shared areas of interest.

We invite you to explore our services, discover opportunities for engagement, and learn more about Nigeria and its growing partnership with Australia and the wider Oceania region.

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Ambassador (Dr.) Olufemi Pedro, High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria — **Ambassador (Dr.) Olufemi Pedro**High Commissioner

From the High Commissioner

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.

Ambassador (Dr.) Olufemi Pedro

High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Australia & the Oceanic States

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Nigeria & Australia at a glance

A partnership with real momentum

~230MPeople — Africa’s largest market

~22,000Nigerians in Australia

$20B+Diaspora remittances each year, worldwide

400MECOWAS market Nigeria anchors

60+ yrsNigeria–Australia partnership

Find your pathway

Guidance for you

Not sure where to start? Choose the description that fits you best.

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 services

Visiting Nigeria

Tourist, Business, STR and Temporary Work Permit visas, entry requirements and travel guidance — prepared correctly the first time.

Visas & entry

Business & 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 & investment

Services

What can we help you with?

Immigration, consular and trade services for Nigerians and visitors across Australia and the Oceanic States.

Immigration

Standard passport (e‑passport) Emergency Travel Certificate Tourist visa Business visa Temporary Work Permit (TWP) STR visa — Subject‑to‑Regularisation

Consular

NIN enrolment (diaspora) Personal document certification Company document certification Driver’s Licence Certification Life Attestation Letter Police Check / Character Certificate Tell Us About You

Trade & investment

Invest in Nigeria Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mines & Steel Development Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry Bilateral partnership & enquiries

Learn Nigeria

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.

220 million people· Africa’s largest market· Gateway to West Africa

Start learning Nigeria Investment opportunities

Abuja — the Federal Capital, its estates and expressways rising beneath the hills

Nigeria in motion

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.

CarnivalCalabar colour

Africa’s biggest street party — feathers, sequins and month-long celebration.

Culture & festivalsThe Durbar

Centuries-old horsemanship and royal pageantry across northern Nigeria.

Cities & economyAbuja at golden hour

A planned capital and one of Africa’s fastest-growing urban economies.

People & heritageFestival grounds

Music, dance and community — culture lived out loud, in green and white.

Serving our community

Here for you, and it shows

12,000+Passports & documents processed

8,500+Consular appointments served

40+Community outreach visits

4.8/5Average service rating

I renewed my passport without flying to Canberra — the outreach visit to Melbourne made it simple and quick.

— Adaeze O., Nigerian community, Victoria

A clear, responsive partner for our trade delegation to Lagos. The Mission opened the right doors.

— Australian agribusiness delegation lead

News & announcements

Latest from the Mission

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Support

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Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission

His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR

Welcome to the Nigeria High Commission

A partnership with real momentum

Guidance for you

Citizens & Diaspora

Visiting Nigeria

Business & Investors

What can we help you with?

Discover the Nigeria behind the headlines.

A country in full colour

Here for you, and it shows

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