North Korea
China
North Korean Embassy & Consulates in China
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
In China, North Korea has an embassy in Beijing and a consulate general in Shenyang. North Korea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: North Korea’s 2 missions in China
Map: North Korea’s 2 missions in China
North Korean Embassy in Beijing
North Korea has its embassy in Beijing, the capital.
North Korean consulates in China
- Consulate General of North Korea in Shenyang
四经街, Shenyang
North Korea also has a consulate general in Shenyang; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
North Korea visa for Chinese citizens
ChinaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of China
North KoreaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of North Korea
North Korea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From China, the application is made at the North Korean embassy in Beijing or the consulate in Shenyang or through a visa centre appointed by North Korea.
China’s missions in North Korea
Missions of China in North Korea (2)
In return, China has 2 missions in North Korea, including its embassy in Pyongyang.
Good to know
North Korea in China
Worldwide, North Korea has 38 missions in 35 countries; 2 of them are in China.
Travel to China for North Korean citizens
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. In China, North Korean citizens can turn to the North Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.
When North Korean missions in China are closed
North Korean missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the North Korean embassy in China?
The North Korean embassy is in Beijing.
Does North Korea have consulates in China?
Yes, North Korea has a consulate general in Shenyang.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Chinese citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for China?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Does China have an embassy in North Korea?
Yes, China has its embassy in Pyongyang, along with 1 other mission in North Korea.