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Article by: emmanuel@seekinternationalproperty.net (Emmanuel Adeyanju) Published: 09/02/2012

Embassy & Visa Enquiry To lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria's biggest, busiest city with a population of roughly 14 million and counting, had its origins as a small Yoruba settlement. Spread over several large islands on a vast lagoon (hence its name) and the mainland near the Gulf of Guinea, Lagos is Nigeria's principal port and its commercial and cultural centre.

The former capital grew to prominence when it was 'discovered' by the Portuguese in the late 1400s and became a central trading post for the area, also serving as a major hub of the slave trade. When the British annexed the city in 1861, they effectively put a stop to the slave trade, but took control of the trade and industry of the area. Once Nigeria gained independence in 1960, Lagos experienced a boom, which swelled the city's population and today, Lagos is one of the world's fastest growing cities with a full and complex tapestry of religious and ethnic groups.

Language: English is the official language in Nigeria and is widely used, though many other languages are also spoken.

Nigeria Embassies

Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 986 8400 .

Nigeria High Commission, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7839 1244 .

Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, Canada: .

Nigeria High Commission, Canberra, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6282 7411 .

Nigeria High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 0805 .

Embassy of Nigeria, Dublin, Ireland: +353 (0)1 660 4366 .

Nigeria High Commission, Canberra, Australia (also responsible for New Zealand): +61 (0)2 6282 7411 .

Foreign Embassies in Nigeria

United States Embassy, Abuja: +234 (0)9 461 4000 .

British High Commission, Abuja: +234 (0)9 413 2010 .

Canadian High Commission, Abuja: +234 (0)9 413 9910 .

Australian High Commission, Abuja: +234 (0)9 461 2780 .

South African High Commission, Abuja: +234 (0)9 462 4200 .

Irish Embassy, Abuja: +234 (0)9 462 0611 .

New Zealand High Commission, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Nigeria): +44 20 7930 8422 .

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must have a passport valid for six months after intended date of departure. A visa is required.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens must have a passport valid for six months after intended date of departure. A visa is required.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must have a passport valid for six months after intended date of departure. A visa is required.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a passport valid for six months after the intended date of departure. A visa is required.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a passport valid for six months after intended date of departure. A visa is required.

Entry requirements for New Zealand nationals: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. A visa is required.

Passport/Visa Note: Nationals of virtually all countries require a visa to enter Nigeria (the few exceptions are mainly neighboring African states). Visas must be obtained in advance and all visitors require a return ticket, documents for onward travel and sufficient funds. Those entering for business reasons must also have a letter of invitation and verification from Nigerian representatives abroad stating purpose of entry. Passports must be valid for at least six months after arrival.

Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

Location: The airport is 13 miles (22 miles) northwest of Lagos.

Time: Local time is GMT +1.

Contacts: Tel: +234 (0)1 480 5580 , +234 (0)1 493 3385

Transfer between terminals: The terminals are within easy walking distance of each other.

Getting to the city: Larger hotels have a shuttle bus meeting all international flights. Yellow taxis are also available. Visitors should not use public transport from the airport, and should ideally arrange to be met.

Car rental: Avis, Hertz and Planet Car have offices at the airport.

Airport Taxis: Yellow taxis are available outside the terminal. It is wise to negotiate a fee before departure, around NGN 5000.

Cheap Flights to Lagos from the UK:

There are regular direct flights operating from the major UK airports to Murtala Mohammed International Airport which is the most important airport in Nigeria and is located 10km north of Lagos Island. Flights from the UK take approximately 8 hours.

Which airlines fly to Lagos?

The main airlines flying to Lagos are British Airways, Arik Air and Aero. Other airlines operating flights at least once per week are Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines

Cheap Flights to Lagos from the USA:

There are direct cheap flights to Lagos and from the USA arriving at Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport which is located 13 miles (22 miles) northwest of Lagos.

Which airlines fly to Lagos from the USA?

Delta offers direct cheap flights to Lagos from Atlanta

 

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