Cape Verde
North Korea
North Korea visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 650 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Madrid3,423 km
Calle de Darío Aparicio 43, Madrid
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja3,429 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
Measured from Praia, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Dakar, Senegal (650 km), Madrid, Spain (3,423 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (3,429 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Cape Verde
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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.
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Cape Verde from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Russia admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. China requires Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Cape Verde issues North Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Cape Verdean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Cape Verde?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 650 km from Praia.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Cape Verde?
Cape Verde issues North Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.