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North Korea visa for Armenian citizens

Visa required

Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

Where Armenian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea

North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Armenia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest North Korean missions to Yerevan are in Damascus, Syria (1,037 km from Yerevan), Bucharest, Romania (1,584 km) and Sofia, Bulgaria (1,780 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Armenia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

North Korean citizens travelling to Armenia

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Travel advice for North Korea

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Armenian citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).

Good to know

How long Armenian citizens can stay in North Korea

How long Armenian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Armenian citizens apply

North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Armenia. Armenian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Armenia from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.

North Korea’s neighbours for Armenian citizens

China and Russia admit Armenian citizens visa-free.

North Korean citizens travelling to Armenia

North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Armenia, valid for stays of up to 120 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Armenian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Is there an embassy of North Korea in Armenia?

No. North Korea has no embassy in Armenia. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 1,037 km from Yerevan.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Armenia?

North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Armenia, valid for stays of up to 120 days.

Can Armenian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Armenian citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.