Visa & Consular Officer at Embassy of Denmark in Nigeria

The Embassy in Abuja and its trade office at the Consulate General in Lagos are accredited to Nigeria in order to represent Denmark in all areas of bilateral relations, from foreign policy to commercial activities and consular assistance. The Embassy and the Consulate General are an integral part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Visa & Consular Officer 

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• 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. 
• You will be working in the Visa/Consular team. The main tasks of the team are handling of visa applications to Denmark, the 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.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive and check applications, inclusive of attached documents
• Process and register applications electronically
• Participate in the day-to-day running of the section
• Handle applications for Danish passports, take biometrics and update the passport registry
• Consular assistance to Danes and other qualifying nationals
• Participate in any other general or specific tasks according to need
• Interview applicants mainly in 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

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education
• Excellent knowledge of English, both oral and written
• Knowledge of the French language is an advantage
• Well organised, responsible and flexible
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Excellent IT knowledge 
• Applicant must have a residence and work permit in Nigeria.
• Preferably, previous working experience within visa and consular matters
• Integrity, sound judgement, and focus on detail
• Team player with a good sense of humour

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
• 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.
• 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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should forward their Application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to the Embassy of Denmark via: [email protected]  using “Application – Visa and Consular Officer - your full name and your nationality” as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline Monday, 25th August 2025.

Note

• 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 that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format. Only selected candidates will be contacted