Ecuador
North Korea
North Korea visa for Ecuadorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- 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 Ecuadorian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Ecuador on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima1,329 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana2,631 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City3,139 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
Measured from Quito, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Lima, Peru (1,329 km), Havana, Cuba (2,631 km) and Mexico City, Mexico (3,139 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ecuador 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 Ecuador
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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 Ecuador 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 Ecuadorian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ecuadorian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Ecuador. Ecuadorian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Ecuador from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens
China and Russia admit Ecuadorian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Ecuador
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Ecuadorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Ecuador?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Ecuador. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Lima, Peru, 1,329 km from Quito.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ecuador?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Ecuador, applied for online before travel.
Can Ecuadorian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Ecuadorian 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.