Nigeria - Consulate of Somaliland in Maiduguri

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Somaliland in Maiduguri !

However, Somaliland could have more than one consulate in Nigeria besides Maiduguri.

When Somaliland has more consulates located in Nigeria ouside of Maiduguri you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Somaliland in Nigeria of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Maiduguri 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 Somaliland in Nigeria besides Maiduguri

Or the embassy of Somaliland in Nigeria

(There is no embassy of Somaliland located in Nigeria)

Consulate Appointment in Maiduguri

Most consulates in Maiduguri need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Somaliland in Maiduguri 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 Maiduguri 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 Somaliland.

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