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North Korea
North Korea visa for Egyptian citizens
Entry requirement
Egyptian 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 Egyptian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Egypt on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Damascus615 km
شارع فارس الخوري 52, دمشق
- Embassy of North Korea in Sofia1,566 km
Софийско поле 3, 1756 София
- Embassy of North Korea in Bucharest1,666 km
Șoseaua Nordului 26, București
The nearest North Korean missions to Cairo are in Damascus, Syria (615 km from Cairo), Sofia, Bulgaria (1,566 km) and Bucharest, Romania (1,666 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Egypt; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Egypt
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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 Egypt 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 Egyptian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Egyptian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Egyptian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Egypt. Egyptian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Egypt from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Egyptian citizens
China and Russia require Egyptian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Egypt
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Egyptian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Egypt?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Egypt. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 615 km from Cairo.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Egyptian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Egyptian 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.