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North Korea visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Canadian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Canada on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana2,550 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City3,605 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
- Embassy of North Korea in London5,352 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
The nearest North Korean missions to Ottawa are in Havana, Cuba (2,550 km from Ottawa), Mexico City, Mexico (3,605 km) and London, the United Kingdom (5,352 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Canada; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Canada
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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.
Canadian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Canadian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Canada. Canadian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Canada from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
South Korea admits Canadian citizens visa-free. China and Russia require Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Canada
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Canadian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Canada?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Canada. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 2,550 km from Ottawa.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Canada?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.