North Korea
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pyongyang.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in North Korea
Nigeria has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Nigerian citizens travelling to North Korea
NigeriaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Nigeria
North Korean citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Niger requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to North Korea
Nigerian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can North Korean citizens stay in Nigeria?
North Korean citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in North Korea?
The Nigerian embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.