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🇳🇬 Does a Nigerian need a visa for North Korea 🇰🇵?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

North Korea at a glance

Capital: Pyongyang · Currency: North Korean won (KPW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +850

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: North Korea uses plug types A, C, F, Nigeria uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Nigeria: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Your embassy in North Korea

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in North Korea, contact the embassy of Nigeria:

• Embassy of Nigeria in Pyongyang

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near North Korea for Nigerian passport holders

• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
• 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
• 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa on arrival
• 🇱🇧 Lebanon — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa on arrival
• 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Nigeria: North Korean passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Nigerian passport at a glance

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