About Us
The Royal Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers Nigeria and accredited countries: Cameroun, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Gabon.
The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with a mixture of staff posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and locally recruited staff.
Job Descriptions
The Embassy of Denmark in Abuja is looking for a Visa and Consular colleague. We seek to recruit a positive, dynamic, multi-skilled person with flair for customer service, good communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates demonstrate a high level of integrity, self-motivation and initiative. Applicant must have residence and work permit in Nigeria.
You will be working in the Visa/Consular team. The main tasks of the team are handling of visa applications to Denmark, Faroe Islands and Greenland as well as providing consular services to Danish and other qualifying nationals. The position is full-time. The working language is English and fluency is required. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
General Data Protection Regulation
According to Article 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679, the Ministry must provide you with information regarding the Ministry’s handling of personal data when collecting personal data from you.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and check applications inclusive of attached documents
- Process and register applications electronically
- Interview applicants in mainly the English language
- Handle communication between applicants, the Denmark Visa Application Centre (VFS Global), Danish Immigration Service, Danish and other foreign companies
- Answer general inquiries regarding visas and residence/work permits
- Participate in the day-to-day running of the section
- Handle applications for Danish passports, take biometrics and update passport registry
- Consular assistance to Danes and other qualifying nationals
- Participate in any other general or specific tasks according to need
Qualifications:
- Relevant higher education
- Excellent knowledge of English, both orally and written
- Knowledge of the French language is an advantage
- Preferably previous working experience within visa and consular matters
- Integrity, sound judgement and focus on detail
- Team player with a good sense of humour
- Well organised, responsible and flexible
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Excellent IT knowledge
What We offer
- An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment
- Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences
- An informal workspace, where we care about each other’s well-being
Employment conditions:
- You will be offered a full-time, permanent employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Nigeria.
- The probation period is three months.
- Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
- As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
- You and your close family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.
- Your standard working hours are 37 hours per week.
- You will be entitled to 25 days of paid holiday per year.
Job Information:
Position: Visa and Consular Officer
Type of contract: Full time, permanent employment on a local contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Royal Danish Embassy, Abuja
Deadline for application: 25 August 2025
How To Apply
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2–3 references) in English to the Embassy of Denmark, e-mail: [email protected], and remember to mark your application:
“Application – Visa and Consular Officer – your full name and your nationality” in the subject line”.
Deadline: Monday, 25 August 2025.
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
Selected candidates must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to employment.
Please note:
Late applications or those not in the requested format will not be considered. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
