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North Korea visa for citizens of DR Congo

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

North Korean missions in DR Congo

North Korea has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.

North Korean citizens travelling to DR Congo

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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 DR Congo 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in North Korea

How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of DR Congo apply

In DR Congo, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Kinshasa, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.

North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo

China and Russia require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

North Korean citizens travelling to DR Congo

North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for North Korea?

Citizens of DR Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where is the North Korean embassy in DR Congo?

The North Korean embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.

Can citizens of DR Congo enter North Korea visa-free?

No; citizens of DR Congo 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.