Asia
North Korea
- Capital
- Pyongyang
- Population
- 26,571,036
- Currency
- North Korean Won (KPW)
- Calling code
- +850
- Languages
- Korean
- 28missions
- 24embassies
- 2consulates
North Korea
Embassies and consulates in North Korea
embassies in Pyongyang
North Korea hosts 28 foreign missions from 26 countries: 24 embassies, 2 consulates and 2 other offices. All 24 embassies are in the capital, Pyongyang. Consulates are also found in Chongjin.
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All missions in North Korea
Other cities in North Korea
Outside Pyongyang, Chongjin has 2 foreign missions.
By country
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Brazil 1 embassy1 -
Bulgaria 1 embassy1 -
Cambodia 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Cuba 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
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Germany 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy1 -
Indonesia 1 embassy1 -
Iran 1 embassy1 -
Libya 1 embassy1 -
Mongolia 1 embassy1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Pakistan 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 embassy1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Sweden 1 embassy1 -
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Syria 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1
Visa rules for North Korea
North Korea visa guide · 1 visa type
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 198 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for North Korea.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of North Korea
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 0 | 2 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 42 | 51 |
| Total | 42 | 53 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 0.0% | 33.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 53 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of North Korea, the 195th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 96%, visitor visas 4%. That is 26% more than in fiscal year 2024 (42).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of North Korea received 21, 22% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 33.3% for citizens of North Korea in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 0.0%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
North Korea’s own missions abroad
North Korea’s embassies abroad (38)
North Korea itself has 38 missions abroad, in 35 countries. Its largest networks are in Russia (3) and China (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 24 embassies are in the capital, Pyongyang. The largest foreign networks in North Korea are those of China (2) and Russia (2).
Travel advice for North Korea
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to North Korea: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in North Korea?
China, with 2 missions, followed by Russia (2).
Do I need a visa for North Korea?
Of 198 passports, 198 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for North Korea; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.