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North Korea
North Korea visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in China
All missions of North Korea in China
North Korea has 2 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shenyang.
North Korean citizens travelling to China
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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.
Before travelling from China to North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Chinese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Chinese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shenyang, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Russia admits Chinese citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to China
China requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between China and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in China?
The North Korean embassy in China is in Beijing; there is also a consulate in Shenyang.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for China?
China requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.