Nigeria
North Korea
North Korea visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
North Korea has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
North Korean citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
For a trip from Nigeria to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
In Nigeria, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
China and Russia require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Nigeria
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Nigeria?
The North Korean embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.