Australia
North Korea
North Korea visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Australian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Australia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 5,393 km
- 6,979 km
- 7,385 km
The nearest North Korean missions to Canberra are in Jakarta, Indonesia (5,393 km from Canberra), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (6,979 km) and Hong Kong (7,385 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Australia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Australia
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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.
For a trip from Australia to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Australian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Australian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Australian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Australia. Australian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Australia from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Australian citizens
China and South Korea admit Australian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Australia
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Australia?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Australia. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 5,393 km from Canberra.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Australia?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Australian 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.