Eswatini
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Eswatini
Entry requirement
Citizens of Eswatini need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- 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 citizens of Eswatini apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Eswatini on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Pretoria286 km
Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,706 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
- 2,967 km
Measured from Mbabane, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (286 km), Luanda, Angola (2,706 km) and Kampala, Uganda (2,967 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Eswatini; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Eswatini
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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.
Citizens of Eswatini planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of Eswatini can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Eswatini 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 Eswatini apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Eswatini. Citizens of Eswatini apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Eswatini from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Eswatini
China requires citizens of Eswatini to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Eswatini
Eswatini requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eswatini and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Eswatini need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Eswatini need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Eswatini?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Eswatini. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 286 km from Mbabane.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Eswatini?
Eswatini requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of Eswatini enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Eswatini 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.