Cuba
North Korea
North Korea visa for Cuban citizens
Entry requirement
Cuban citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Cuba
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana
Calle 17 752, Havana
North Korea has 1 mission in Cuba, with its embassy in Havana.
North Korean citizens travelling to Cuba
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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 Cuba 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).
Good to know
How long Cuban citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Cuban citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cuban citizens apply
In Cuba, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Havana, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Cuban citizens
Russia admits Cuban citizens visa-free. China requires Cuban citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Cuba
Cuba requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cuban citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Cuban citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Cuba?
The North Korean embassy in Cuba is in Havana.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Cuba?
Cuba requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Cuban citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Cuban 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.