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North Korea
North Korea visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Ghanaian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja929 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
- 2,038 km
- 2,144 km
Measured from Accra, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Abuja, Nigeria (929 km), Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,038 km) and Dakar, Senegal (2,144 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Ghana; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Ghana
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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.
For a trip from Ghana to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ghanaian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
China and Russia require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Ghana
North Korean citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Ghana?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Ghana. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Abuja, Nigeria, 929 km from Accra.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ghana?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.