- Address
- Munsu-Dong Compound, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Pyongyang
- Website
- gov.uk
United Kingdom
North Korea
British Embassy in North Korea
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in North Korea by 1 mission: an embassy in Pyongyang. The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Pyongyang
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Pyongyang, the capital; the address on record is Munsu-Dong Compound, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Pyongyang. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for North Korean citizens
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United KingdomNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of North Korea
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From North Korea, the application is made at the British embassy in Pyongyang or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.
North Korea’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of North Korea in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, North Korea has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in North Korea
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in North Korea.
Travel to North Korea for British citizens
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. In North Korea, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in North Korea?
The British embassy is in Pyongyang, at Munsu-Dong Compound, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Pyongyang.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Do British citizens need a visa for North Korea?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Does North Korea have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, North Korea has its embassy in London.