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North Korean Embassy in South Africa

1 embassy

North Korea is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. North Korea requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

North Korean Embassy in Pretoria

Embassy of North Korea in Pretoria

Embassy · Pretoria

Address: Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria
Phone: +27 12 991 8661

At Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria, the North Korean embassy represents North Korea towards South Africa. Its phone number is on its page.

North Korea visa for South African citizens

South AfricaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of South Africa

North KoreaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of North Korea

North Korea requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in South Africa turn to the North Korean embassy in Pretoria; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

South Africa’s missions in North Korea

South Africa has no mission in North Korea on record; South African citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

North Korea in South Africa

Worldwide, North Korea has 38 missions in 35 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for North Korean citizens

North Korean citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel. In South Africa, North Korean citizens can turn to the North Korean embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the North Korean embassy in South Africa is closed

The North Korean embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026.