Missions abroad

North Korean embassies and consulates abroad

  • 38 missions
  • 35 countries
  • 32 embassies

The directory records 38 missions of North Korea abroad (32 embassies, 3 consulates, 1 honorary consulate and 2 other offices), in 35 countries. The largest networks are in Russia (3) and China (2).

Countries with missions

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North Korean embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for North Korea passport holders

Entry rules for North Korea passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free8
  • Visa on arrival27
  • Electronic travel authorisation3
  • e-Visa54
  • Visa required105
  • No admission2

Visa rules for North Korea passport holders

Good to know

North Korea’s missions by continent

By continent, 16 of North Korea’s missions are in Europe, 11 in Asia, 6 in Africa and 5 in the Americas; Europe accounts for 42%.

Where North Korea has the most missions

After Russia (3), North Korea’s largest networks are in China (2).

Embassies of North Korea

North Korea has an embassy in 32 countries. In 3 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy. Of North Korea’s neighbours, South Korea has no mission of North Korea on record.

Honorary consuls of North Korea

North Korea has 1 honorary consulate, 3% of its network; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

Frequently asked questions

Where does North Korea have the most consulates?

In Russia, with 3 missions, followed by China (2).