VFS Global Nigeria: Lagos and Abuja Centres, Countries (2026)

VFS Global in Nigeria: centres, addresses and countries

By the SkyKoda travel desk · Updated 27 October 2026

Short answer: VFS Global runs visa application centres in Nigeria for the UK, Canada, Germany, South Africa and many other countries. In Lagos, the joint centre for most countries is at Purple Mall, Lekki Phase 1 (opened 2026), and UK applications go to Ikeja and Victoria Island. In Abuja, most countries use Sterling Bank Plaza, Central Business District. VFS takes your documents and fingerprints; the embassy decides the visa.

VFS Global centres in Nigeria

CentreAddress
VFS Joint Visa Application Centre, LekkiPurple Mall, 2 Purple Way, off Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
UK Visa Application Centre, Ikeja (Lagos)2nd Floor, Ile Oja Opebi Mall, Opebi Link Road, Ikeja, Lagos (address from Nov 2024 report)
UK Visa Application Centre, Victoria Island (Lagos)2nd Floor, Churchgate Plaza Tower 2, PC 31 Churchgate Street, Victoria Island, Lagos (address from Nov 2024 report)
UK Visa Application Centre, AbujaMezzanine Floor, Tower C, Churchgate Plaza, Plot 473, Cadastral Zone AO, Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja (address from Nov 2024 report)
VFS Abuja (Canada, Sweden and others)Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja
UK Premium Application CentresEnugu, Ibadan, Kano, Port Harcourt (street addresses not verified)

Opening hours vary by country: check the VFS page for your destination (visa.vfsglobal.com/nga). Some addresses come from 2024 reports; confirm on your appointment letter.

Countries that use VFS Global in Nigeria

  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Angola
  • Austria
  • China
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Japan
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Malta (long stay)
  • Dubai/UAE (DVPC services)

France, Italy and the Netherlands use TLScontact, Spain uses BLS International, and the US does not use a visa centre.

Key facts

  • VFS Global opened a new Joint Visa Application Centre at Purple Mall, 2 Purple Way, off Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos (announced late July / early Aug 2026). It serves Australia, Angola, Austria, Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sweden, Dubai (DVPC) services and Malta long-stay visas. aviationmetric.com
  • The Lekki centre complements VFS's existing centre in Ikeja; VFS says it runs 39 application centres in 6 Nigerian cities. newtelegraphng.com
  • UK visa applications moved to VFS Global from 19 Nov 2024, at centres in Abuja, Ikeja (Lagos) and Victoria Island (Lagos); Ikeja was described as Africa's largest UK visa centre. nannews.ng
  • VFS also runs UK Premium Application Centres in Ikeja, Enugu, Ibadan, Kano and Port Harcourt. vanguardngr.com
  • VFS: 'We do not make visa decisions': approval or refusal rests with the government concerned; visa fees are set by that government, and optional services (e.g. courier, document upload help) cost extra. vanguardngr.com
  • VFS warns that no agent, intermediary, employee or third party can guarantee an earlier appointment, faster processing or a positive decision for payment; use only official VFS channels and beware of fraudsters using its name, logo or phone numbers. aviationmetric.com
  • Canada's VFS centre in Abuja: Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja (same address given by Sweden's embassy for its VFS centre). swedenabroad.se
  • Norway: applications are still submitted at VFS Global in Abuja and Lagos, but decided by the Embassy of Norway in Nairobi since 6 Nov 2024. norway.no
  • Switzerland: Schengen (type C) visa applications are processed by VFS Global in Abuja. schweiz-nigeria.eda.admin.ch

How a VFS application works

  1. Check the embassy's own visa page for which visa you need and whether it uses VFS.
  2. Fill the government's online form (e.g. UK on gov.uk, Canada on IRCC) and pay the visa fee where the government says to.
  3. Book an appointment on the official VFS site for that country (visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/<country code>); never pay anyone for a slot.
  4. Attend the VFS centre on time with passport, printed checklist documents and appointment letter; give fingerprints and photo.
  5. Track your application online; collect the passport or use VFS courier. The embassy, not VFS, decides the visa.

Visa guides

SkyKoda sells flights, not visas. Rules change often: always confirm with the embassy or official website before you pay or travel. Facts checked 27 October 2026.

Common questions

Does VFS Global approve or refuse visas?

No. VFS only takes applications, documents and biometrics; the embassy or high commission decides. VFS says: 'We do not make visa decisions.'

Where is the VFS office in Lagos?

The joint centre for most countries is at Purple Mall, 2 Purple Way, off Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1. UK applications go to the Ikeja (Opebi) and Victoria Island centres.

Where is the VFS office in Abuja?

Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, CBD (Canada, Sweden and others). UK visas: Churchgate Plaza Tower C, Constitution Avenue, CBD.

Which countries' visas does VFS handle in Nigeria?

Among others: UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Angola, Malta (long stay) and Dubai visa services.

Can an agent get me an earlier VFS appointment?

No. VFS says no agent, intermediary or employee can guarantee an earlier appointment, faster processing or approval for payment; anyone demanding unofficial payments should be treated as a fraudster.

Do I pay the visa fee to VFS?

The visa fee is set by the government concerned; VFS charges for its own optional services such as courier and document help.

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