Nigeria
Embassy of Finland, Abuja
A person can be issued with a certificate of existence for a reasonable purpose, such as for drawing the pension or for an estate inventory. The person must visit the mission in person and prove their identity. Finland’s honorary consuls may also issue the relevant notarial certificate.
Schengen visa and residence permit matters
VFS Global Visa Application Center, Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.
Schengen visa application appointment bookings:
VFS Global Visa Application Center: https://visa.finland.eu/nigeria; email: info.finland.ng(at)vfshelpline.com; tel: +234 815 018 8800
Residence permit application appointment bookings:
VFS Global Visa Application Center: https://residencepermits.finland.fi/Nigeria; email: info.finland.ng(at)vfshelpline.com; tel: +234 815 018 8800. Telephone service is available Monday - Thursday between 08:00 - 15:00.
Please specify whether you are making a paper or electronic application.
VFS Global responds to all inquiries regarding these matters through its customer service hotline or by email.
Migri's interview requests: book the appointment via the Embassy by email at immigration.aba(at)gov.fi
Consular matters, passports and legalizations
Email enquiries concerning passport, legalizations and consular matters can be sent to consular.aba(at)gov.fi
Telephone inquiries in consular service matters
Telephone inquiries in consular service matters can be made from Tuesday to Thursday at 9-11, tel. +234 706 418 9000.
We advise you to use the Ministry's secure email service (https://turvaviesti.gov.fi), which means that your message is encrypted and your personal data will not be compromised.
Full contact information