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North Korean Embassy & Consulates in Russia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Russia, North Korea has an embassy in Moscow, a consulate general in Vladivostok and an honorary consulate in Nizhny Novgorod. Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Map: North Korea’s 3 missions in Russia

Map: North Korea’s 3 missions in Russia

North Korean Embassy in Moscow

At Мосфильмовская улица 72, 119285 Moscow, the North Korean embassy represents North Korea towards Russia. Its phone number is on its page.

North Korean consulates in Russia

North Korea also has a consulate general in Vladivostok; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

North Korean honorary consulates in Russia

North Korea has an honorary consulate in Nizhny Novgorod; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

North Korea visa for Russian citizens

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Russian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. From Russia, the application is made at the North Korean embassy in Moscow or the consulate in Vladivostok or through a visa centre appointed by North Korea.

Russia’s missions in North Korea

Missions of Russia in North Korea (2)

In return, Russia has 2 missions in North Korea, including its embassy in Pyongyang.

Good to know

North Korea in Russia

Worldwide, North Korea has 38 missions in 35 countries; 3 of them are in Russia.

Travel to Russia for North Korean citizens

North Korean citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. In Russia, North Korean citizens can turn to the North Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.

When North Korean missions in Russia are closed

North Korean missions in Russia close on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the North Korean embassy in Russia?

The North Korean embassy is in Moscow, at Мосфильмовская улица 72, 119285 Moscow.

Does North Korea have consulates in Russia?

Yes, North Korea has a consulate general in Vladivostok. North Korea also has an honorary consulate in Nizhny Novgorod.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Russia?

North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.

Does Russia have an embassy in North Korea?

Yes, Russia has its embassy in Pyongyang, along with 1 other mission in North Korea.