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Chinese Embassy & Consulates in North Korea

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In North Korea, China has an embassy in Pyongyang and a consulate general in Chongjin. China requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: China’s 2 missions in North Korea

Map: China’s 2 missions in North Korea

Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang

In Pyongyang, the Chinese embassy represents China towards North Korea. The head of mission on record is Wang Yajun. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Chinese consulates in North Korea

China also has a consulate general in Chongjin; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

China visa for North Korean citizens

North KoreaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of North Korea

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China visa requirements for citizens of North Korea

  • L visa (tourism)
  • M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
  • G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
  • X1 / X2 visa (study)
  • Fee: TRY 1,225
  • 12 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. From North Korea, the application is made at the Chinese embassy in Pyongyang or the consulate in Chongjin or through a visa centre appointed by China.

North Korea’s missions in China

Missions of North Korea in China (2)

In return, North Korea has 2 missions in China, including its embassy in Beijing.

Good to know

China in North Korea

Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 2 of them are in North Korea.

Travel to North Korea for Chinese citizens

North Korea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In North Korea, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Chinese embassy in North Korea?

The Chinese embassy is in Pyongyang.

Does China have consulates in North Korea?

Yes, China has a consulate general in Chongjin.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for China?

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Chinese citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Does North Korea have an embassy in China?

Yes, North Korea has its embassy in Beijing, along with 1 other mission in China.