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North Korea
North Korea visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja605 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
- 1,850 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,076 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
The nearest North Korean missions to Porto-Novo are in Abuja, Nigeria (605 km from Porto-Novo), Kinshasa, DR Congo (1,850 km) and Luanda, Angola (2,076 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Benin
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Beninese citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Beninese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Beninese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
China and Russia require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Benin
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Benin?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Benin. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 605 km from Porto-Novo.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Benin?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Benin, applied for online before travel.
Can Beninese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Beninese citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.