Nigeria - Consulate of Somalia in Benin City

You are a Nigerian citizen or you are from Somalia and are looking for information on the consulate of Somalia in Benin City situated in Nigeria. A consulate in Benin City could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Somalia. It all depends on the importance of Benin City and Nigeria in the relationships with the government of Somalia.

The difference between consulates found in Benin City are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Somalia in Nigeria besides Benin City

Or the embassy of Somalia in Nigeria

(There is no embassy of Somalia located in Nigeria)

Consulate Appointment in Benin City

Most consulates in Benin City need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Somalia in Benin City first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Benin City do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Nigeria or Somalia.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Benin City please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.