Canadian representation in Nigeria
Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos
Contact details, opening hours, passport, citizenship, notarial and consular services for the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos, Nigeria.
Contact details
Contact the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos
The Deputy High Commission is located on Anifowoshe Street in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria
Appointments: Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Deputy High Commission in Lagos?
The Deputy High Commission is located at 4 Anifowoshe Street in Victoria Island, Lagos.
About the mission
About the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos
The Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos is an official Canadian diplomatic and consular mission in Nigeria.
Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Nigeria is the High Commission of Canada in Abuja. The Lagos Deputy High Commission provides additional consular services and other Government of Canada functions from Victoria Island.
The Deputy High Commission is a distinct mission type and should not be confused with a Consulate General or Honorary Consulate.
Consular services
Services at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos
The Lagos mission provides a broad range of services to Canadian citizens.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Nigeria can contact the consular section for help with emergencies and other consular matters.
Passport services
The Deputy High Commission accepts Canadian passport applications in person by appointment.
Urgent passport services
The consular section handles emergency travel documents, temporary passports, lost or stolen passports and other urgent passport cases.
Citizenship services
Certain paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship can be mailed to the Lagos office or dropped off in a sealed package.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are provided by appointment for Canadian citizens and eligible Canadian documents intended for use in Canada.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Deputy High Commission in Lagos
General enquiries
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Consular services
Monday to Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance: Office hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Lagos
The Deputy High Commission provides regular and urgent Canadian passport services.
Adult applications
Adult passport applications are submitted in person. Book an appointment and bring the required original documents.
Child applications
Both parents are required to be present when submitting a child’s passport application.
Urgent passport cases
Email the consular section for urgent appointments involving emergency travel documents, temporary passports, lost or stolen passports, urgent parental consent forms or travel within two months.
Payment: Passport service fees can be paid online. Cash, personal cheques and payment in Nigerian naira are not accepted.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services in Lagos
The Deputy High Commission accepts certain paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship.
Submit by mail
Paper applications can be mailed to the Consular Section of the Deputy High Commission at 4 Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Drop off in person
If preferred, sealed citizenship application documents can be left with the security team at the mission.
Citizenship enquiries: For questions about proof of citizenship applications, contact lagosconsular-consulaire@international.gc.ca.
Notarial services
Notarial services in Lagos
The Deputy High Commission provides selected notarial services by appointment to Canadian citizens for eligible Canadian documents intended for use in Canada.
Authentication and attestation
Eligible signatures, official positions and seals may be certified when the applicable Government of Canada requirements are met.
Marriage documents
The office can witness signatures on eligible statements in lieu of a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad.
Certified passport copies
The office can provide eligible certified true copies for Passport Canada purposes.
Prepare documents in advance: Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by an official translation. Where witnessing is required, sign the document in front of the consular officer.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Deputy High Commission in Lagos
Book an appointment
Consular and passport services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the mission.
Bring original documents
Passport applicants should bring the required original documents and valid photo identification.
Check payment requirements
Service fees should be paid using an accepted online or Canadian card method. Cash and Nigerian naira payments are not accepted.
Frequently asked questions
Deputy High Commission of Canada in Lagos FAQ
Is there a Canadian High Commission in Lagos?
Canada maintains a Deputy High Commission in Lagos. The principal High Commission of Canada in Nigeria is located in Abuja.
What is the official name of the Canadian mission in Lagos?
The official designation is the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria, in Lagos.
What is the consular telephone number?
The published consular telephone number is +234 201 271 5665.
What is the consular email address?
The published consular email address is lagosconsular-consulaire@international.gc.ca.
When are consular services available?
Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Lagos?
Yes. Adult passport applications are submitted in person by appointment. Both parents must be present when submitting a child’s passport application.
Does Lagos handle urgent passport cases?
Yes. The consular section handles emergency travel documents, temporary passports, lost or stolen passports and certain urgent regular passport cases.
Can I submit a citizenship certificate application in Lagos?
Yes. Certain paper applications can be mailed to the Consular Section or left in a sealed package with the mission’s security team.
Does the Deputy High Commission provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment for eligible Canadian documents intended for use in Canada.
What is the difference between the Canadian offices in Abuja and Lagos?
The High Commission of Canada in Abuja is Canada’s principal diplomatic mission in Nigeria. Lagos hosts a separate Deputy High Commission that provides consular and other Government of Canada services.