Fast facts for Nigeria:

Nigeria is not part of the Apostille Convention and requires consular attestation.

  • Process: Apostille & Nigerian High Commission attestation.
  • Processing times: Typically, between 5 to 10 working days.
  • Consular fees: £67.50 per document.
  • E-apostille: Nigeria does not accept e-apostille.

To legalise a UK document for use in Nigeria, you can follow these steps:

Have your document certified or notarised by a UK notary public or a solicitor registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Submit your certified document to the FCDO’s Legalisation Office to obtain an apostille.

Submit the apostilled document to the Nigerian High Commission in London for final attestation.

Consular fees: £60 per document, plus a £7.50 postal order fee per document. Plus, the apostille fee is £45, as well as certification fees and shipping.

Required documents for submission:

  • 1

    The original apostilled document.

  • 2

    A photocopy of the apostilled document.

  • 3
    A photocopy of your passport.
  • 4

    Include a cover letter to the High Commissioner.
    (download sample letter)

Payment method: Postal order payable to “Nigeria High Commission” only.

Processing time: Typically, between 5 to 10 working days.

The Nigerian High Commission in London does not offer an expedited service.

Document bundles:

  • Accepted: The Nigerian High Commission allows document bundles, where multiple documents are attached and apostilled as a single entity.

Documents from UK Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories

  • Certification: Documents issued in UK Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey) and UK Overseas Territories (e.g., Anguilla, Bermuda) may need to be notarised by a local Notary Public.

  • Apostille: Obtain an apostille from the country of origin. For recognition by the Nigerian High Commission in London, a UK FCDO apostille is not required once documents have been legalised in the country of origin.

E-Apostilles

  • Not accepted: The Nigerian High Commission does not accept electronic apostilles. Ensure you obtain a physical apostille certificate.

We can help legalise a wide range of documents, including:

  • 1
    Educational: Degrees, transcripts, diplomas.
  • 2
    Personal: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates.
  • 3
    Commercial: Contracts, invoices, certificates of incorporation.

Document submissions and returns

If you are not submitting documents in person, include a self-addressed, prepaid envelope for the attested document to be returned.

Opening hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday

Legalising your UK documents for use in Nigeria involves a multi-step process that requires attention to detail.

Following this guide and ensuring all requirements are met, you can facilitate a smooth legalisation process and ensure Nigerian authorities accept your documents.

Need help?

Nigeria House - Nigeria High Commission London
Nigeria High Commission Stamp (Attestation)

Need assistance?

If you find the legalisation process overwhelming or time-consuming, consider seeking assistance from a professional document legalisation service like us. We can handle the entire process on your behalf, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and peace of mind.

Included in our embassy attestation service:

  • We advise and check that your documents meet attestation criteria
  • If documents need to be certified, we get a solicitor
  • We submit your documents to the FCDO for the apostille
  • We arrange and complete embassy attestation
  • Documents are returned by your preferred chosen method
  • You’ll also get a digital copy of your attested documents
  • We are competitively priced with no hidden fees
  • We have a service guarantee! If we can’t get your documents attested, we refund our fee.

Notice:

Please note that legalisation processing times can be affected by UK public holidays, occasional technical issues at the FCDO, or unexpected consulate closures. Additionally, fees may be subject to change without notice.

We are committed to informing you of any delays or additional costs that may arise during your application.

Our goal is to minimise disruptions and ensure a smooth legalisation process.

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