Australian consular representation in Lagos
Australian Consulate in Lagos
Find current contact details, limited consular assistance, passport information and support for Australians from the Australian Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Lagos
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Lagos.
Before visiting: contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling. Regular public opening hours are not published in the current official mission information.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Lagos?
The Australian Consulate is located in Union Marble House on Alfred Rewane Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos.
Contact first: this is an honorary consular post. Confirm your visit and the service you require before travelling to the office.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Lagos
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Lagos as part of its diplomatic and consular representation in Nigeria.
The post is headed by Honorary Consul Mr Alan Davies. His role includes maintaining contact with the Australian community in Lagos and providing limited consular assistance.
The Honorary Consul also supports Australia’s bilateral relationship with Nigeria through trade, investment, cultural, educational and community links.
The Australian High Commission in Abuja is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Nigeria and should be contacted first for broader consular and passport enquiries.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport assistance
The Australian Consulate in Lagos provides limited consular assistance. Broader consular and passport services are handled through the Australian High Commission in Abuja.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians in Lagos who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Nigeria.
Passport enquiries
The Honorary Consulate does not issue Australian passports. Contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja first for current passport arrangements and to determine where your application should be handled.
Broader assistance
The Australian High Commission in Abuja is the main point of contact for broader Australian consular and passport services in Nigeria.
Notarial services: current official information does not confirm a regular Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate in Lagos. Contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja to confirm current arrangements.
Visa and immigration matters: the Honorary Consul does not process Australian visa requests. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before visiting. Current official sources do not publish regular public counter hours or a general walk-in service for the Lagos office.
Consular matters
Contact the Honorary Consulate before attending and explain the assistance you require. The office can advise whether your matter can be handled locally.
Passport matters
For Australian passport enquiries, contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja first. The Honorary Consulate in Lagos does not issue Australian passports.
High Commission appointments: public access to the Australian High Commission in Abuja is strictly by appointment. Contact the High Commission before travelling there for consular or passport assistance.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Nigeria
Australia maintains its High Commission in Abuja together with an Honorary Consulate in Lagos.
Australian Consulate in Lagos
The Honorary Consul maintains contact with the Australian community in Lagos and provides limited local consular assistance.
Australian High Commission in Abuja
The Australian High Commission is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Nigeria and provides broader consular and passport support.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Contact the Honorary Consulate before travelling and confirm whether the assistance you require can be provided in Lagos.
Contact before attending
Regular public opening hours are not published in the current official mission information, so arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Explain your situation
Tell the Consulate what assistance you require when making contact. Some matters will need to be referred to the Australian High Commission in Abuja.
Use Abuja when required
For broader consular services and Australian passport enquiries, contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja before making travel arrangements.
Australian High Commission in Abuja: for consular assistance, contact the High Commission at 38 N’Djamena Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, by telephone on +234 9 460 6960 or email ahc.abuja@dfat.gov.au.
24-hour emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Lagos
Does Australia have a consulate in Lagos?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Lagos?
The Consulate is located on the 8th Floor of Union Marble House, 1 Alfred Rewane Road, Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +234 1 817 9492 or +234 803 300 7291, or email alandavies@jamescubittgroup.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Lagos?
The Australian Honorary Consul in Lagos is Mr Alan Davies.
What consular services are available in Lagos?
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance to Australians in Lagos. For broader assistance, contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja.
Does the Australian Consulate in Lagos issue passports?
No. Current Australian Government travel advice states that the Honorary Consulate in Lagos does not issue Australian passports. Contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja for current passport arrangements.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
Current official information does not confirm a regular Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja for current arrangements.
Which Australian mission provides full services in Nigeria?
The Australian High Commission in Abuja is Australia’s principal diplomatic mission in Nigeria and should be contacted for broader consular and passport enquiries.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. The Honorary Consul does not process Australian visa requests. Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian High Commission in Abuja on +234 9 460 6960. If you cannot contact an Australian mission in an emergency, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.