The Nigeria High Commission in London provides a range of essential services to Nigerian citizens and others requiring assistance with official documentation and consular matters. This article outlines the key services offered, including information on consular fees, document attestation, and passport-related procedures.
Consular Services
The Nigeria High Commission offers various consular services, including document legalisation. Attestation can be a complicated process and the High Commission is available to help.
Consular Fees
Please note that fees are subject to changes.
- Consular fees: £60 per document, plus a £7.50 postal order fee per document.
Document Attestation and Legalisation
Attestation can be a complicated process. If you find the legalisation process overwhelming or time-consuming, consider seeking assistance from a professional document legalisation service.
Included in an embassy attestation service:
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- Advice and checking that your documents meet attestation criteria
- Solicitor certification if documents need to be certified
- Submission of documents to the FCDO for the apostille
- Arranging and completing embassy attestation
- Return of documents by your preferred chosen method
- A digital copy of your attested documents
- Competitively priced service with no hidden fees
- Service guarantee!
Please note that legalisation processing times can be affected by UK public holidays, occasional technical issues at the FCDO, or unexpected consulate closures.
Apostille Information
To use a document in Nigeria that was created in the UK, you will often need to obtain an apostille from the country of origin.
Important Note: The Nigerian High Commission does not accept electronic apostilles.
What is document legalisation?
Passport Services
The Nigeria High Commission also handles passport-related matters. Here are some requirements for passport services:
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- Must be a Nigerian.
- Submission of photocopy of the data page of Passport.
- Production of proof of applicant’s residence status i.e. Proof of applicant Address in UK i.e. 2 utility bills (e.g. electricity, gas, water)
- 2 studio-taken passport photographs. (PAYMENT BY CHEQUE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE).
Endorsement of Child on Parent's Passport (Old MRP Only)
To endorse a child on a parent's passport, you will need:
- Letter of consent from both parents.
- The data page of their valid Nigerian Passports.
Guarantors Form
Production of Guarantors Form (P. Commission, London).
Important Notes
- Do not pay until after a successful interview.
The Nigeria High Commission in London also issues Emergency Travel Certificates (ETC) for the sole purposes only, when and if the standard passport is lost.
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