Nigerian Diplomatic Missions in the Americas
7 diplomatic missions
The Americas are home to one of the largest Nigerian diaspora populations worldwide, with significant communities in the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Nigerian embassies and consulates across the region provide essential consular services including passport renewals, visa processing, document authentication, birth registration, and emergency travel assistance.
Key Missions
- Embassy of Nigeria, Washington DC — the principal diplomatic mission in the US, handling visa applications and diplomatic relations
- Consulate General, New York — serves the large Nigerian community in the northeastern United States
- Consulate General, Atlanta — serves the southeastern United States, home to a growing Nigerian diaspora
- High Commission of Nigeria, Ottawa — serves all of Canada
Passport Services
All Nigerian missions in the Americas process passport renewals and new applications using the biometric passport system.
Tip: Book appointments online where available. Walk-in services may involve long wait times, particularly at the New York and Washington DC offices.
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Total Missions5
Countries3
Embassies2
High CommissionsUnited States
Washington DCEmbassy of Nigeria
3519 International Court NW, Washington, DC 20008
United States
New YorkConsulate General of Nigeria
828 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017
United States
AtlantaConsulate General of Nigeria
8060 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30350
Canada
OttawaNigeria High Commission
295 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R9
Brazil
BrasiliaEmbassy of Nigeria
SEN Avenida das Nacoes, Quadra 801, Lote 5, 70800-918 Brasilia
Cuba
HavanaEmbassy of Nigeria
5ta Avenida, No. 4407, Miramar, Playa, Havana
Jamaica
KingstonNigeria High Commission
5 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10
Nigerian Diaspora in the Americas
An estimated 1.2 million Nigerians live in the United States alone, making it one of the most successful immigrant communities. The Nigerian diaspora in the Americas contributes significantly to Nigeria through remittances, professional expertise, and cultural exchange. Nigerian embassies in the region serve as vital links between the diaspora and their homeland.
Common Services Used
- Passport renewal — most common service, especially at US consulates
- Birth registration — registering children born in the Americas as Nigerian citizens
- Document authentication — for educational certificates, marriage certificates, powers of attorney
- NIN enrolment — National Identification Number registration for diaspora Nigerians
- Visa services — for non-Nigerian spouses and business partners wishing to visit Nigeria