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North Korea
North Korea visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
German citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Germany
North Korea has 1 mission in Germany, with its embassy in Berlin.
North Korean citizens travelling to Germany
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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 Germany 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 German citizens can stay in North Korea
How long German citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How German citizens apply
In Germany, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Berlin, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for German citizens
China and South Korea admit German citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Germany
North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for North Korea?
German citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Germany?
The North Korean embassy in Germany is in Berlin.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Can German citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; German 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.