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The short answer
The Nigeria High Commission at 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX, lists two sets of hours: official opening hours of 10:00am to 5:30pm, and a window of 9:00am to 1:00pm for submitting immigration and consular applications. If you are handing in an application, plan to arrive well before 1:00pm; the afternoon is for collection, enquiries and other business, not new submissions.
Two windows, two purposes
The High Commission's sections page and consular page both give the same pair of times, as at October 2026:
| What | Hours listed | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration and consular submissions | 9:00am to 1:00pm | The time to hand in forms, postal orders and documents for a consular or immigration service |
| Official opening hours | 10:00am to 5:30pm | The hours the mission is open for business in general |
The two overlap from 10:00am to 1:00pm. The submission window is listed as starting at 9:00am, an hour before the general opening time, which suggests applicants can queue and hand in early. The pages do not say whether the door opens at 9:00am for everyone, so if you are relying on an early slot, call +44 20 7839 1244 or email consular@nigeriahc.org.uk the day before.
Neither page lists days of the week or closure dates. Nigerian missions abroad usually close on Nigerian public holidays as well as some local ones, and the High Commission posts notices on its site, so check the notices section before a long journey.
Which tasks use the London building at all
Several things people still expect to do at Northumberland Avenue now happen elsewhere, so check where your task sits before you plan the trip.
- Visas for non-Nigerians. The immigration page says visa submissions moved to OIS at 56 to 57 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1JU, and that the processing fee is no longer paid to the High Commission.
- Passports. Applications start online through the NIS portals passportintl.immigration.gov.ng and appointments.immigration.gov.ng. During the Phase 2 special intervention exercise, 6 to 30 October 2026, the London venue was 56 to 57 Fleet Street, with other venues in Manchester, Cardiff and Aberdeen.
- NIN. The immigration page says the mission's NIN section does not provide a NIN service.
- Consular services. Student registration, police criminal checks, letters of non-impediment to marry, pensioner attestation letters and document authentication are listed on the consular page and are the main reasons to go to Northumberland Avenue in person.
Planning the day
- Confirm the service is handled at Northumberland Avenue, and whether it can be done by post instead.
- Buy the postal order in advance at a Post Office. The consular page says cash and cheques are not accepted and the £20 administrative charge is paid by postal order.
- Aim to be there early in the submission window. If your train is due after 12:00 noon, consider a different day; arriving at 12:55 with an incomplete pack is the most common way to lose a trip.
- Bring originals and copies. Many consular services ask for photocopies of your passport data page and UK visa or eVisa evidence as well as the original passport.
- Note the name of the officer you deal with and the date, in case you need to follow up by email. Ask, before you leave, how and when you will be told the outcome.
When you cannot come in person
Some services allow post. The consular page says the police criminal check can be sent by registered post with a self-addressed registered envelope. Passport returns use a prepaid Royal Mail C4 special delivery envelope. Each section has its own email on the sections page, for example immigration@nigeriahc.org.uk for passports and emergency travel certificates and consular@nigeriahc.org.uk for consular services. Email with your full name, passport number and the service in the subject line; a vague message is harder to route.
Avoiding wasted trips and scams
On 11 September 2026 the mission said that reports of a £70 administrative fee were incorrect, that the approved standard charge remains £20, and that people should disregard information not communicated through its authorised channels. Use the hours and fees on nigeriahc.org.uk rather than WhatsApp forwards or agents, and do not pay anyone to "book" a submission slot that the page does not mention.
Where Pryme fits
Trips to the High Commission usually sit alongside naira tasks at home: a relative's fees, a land payment, a bill. A Pryme account holds pounds and naira with local details for each, and you send to Nigerian accounts after seeing the rate and the fee. For other preparation, read what to bring to the High Commission, the High Commission's contacts and sections and how to spot calls pretending to be the mission.
Questions people ask
What time does the Nigerian High Commission in London close for submissions?
The High Commission lists immigration and consular submissions from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Its general opening hours run to 5:30pm, but new applications are taken in the morning window.
Is the Nigeria High Commission London open on Saturdays?
The pages list hours but not days. Check the notices on nigeriahc.org.uk or call +44 20 7839 1244 before planning a weekend visit.
Where do I submit a Nigerian visa application in London?
The immigration page says visa submissions moved to OIS at 56 to 57 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1JU, not Northumberland Avenue.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
For consular submissions the pages give a submission window rather than an appointment system. Passport services use the NIS appointment portal, so book there first.
Sources
- Nigeria High Commission London: Sections, contacts and hours · accessed Oct 2026
- Nigeria High Commission London: Consular services (notice of 11 Sep 2026) · accessed Oct 2026
- Nigeria High Commission London: Immigration (passports, ETC, visas) · accessed Oct 2026
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