Ethiopia
North Korea
North Korea visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Ethiopia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,182 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Damascus2,736 km
شارع فارس الخوري 52, دمشق
- 2,996 km
The nearest North Korean missions to Addis Ababa are in Kampala, Uganda (1,182 km from Addis Ababa), Damascus, Syria (2,736 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,996 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia
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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.
Ethiopian citizens 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Ethiopia. Ethiopian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Ethiopia from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
China and Russia require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Ethiopia?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 1,182 km from Addis Ababa.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.