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North Korea visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens 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 French citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in France on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in London349 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
- Embassy of North Korea in Bern438 km
Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
- Embassy of North Korea in Berlin876 km
Glinkastraße 7, 10117 Berlin
Measured from Paris, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in London, the United Kingdom (349 km), Bern, Switzerland (438 km) and Berlin, Germany (876 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from France; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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 French citizens can stay in North Korea
How long French citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in France. French citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to France from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for French citizens
China and South Korea admit French citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to France
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. The rule is the same in both directions between France and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for North Korea?
French citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in France?
No. North Korea has no embassy in France. The nearest North Korean embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 349 km from Paris.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for France?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Can French citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; French 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.