Greece
North Korea
North Korea visa for Greek citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Greek 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 Greek citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Greece on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Sofia520 km
Софийско поле 3, 1756 София
- Embassy of North Korea in Bucharest748 km
Șoseaua Nordului 26, București
- Embassy of North Korea in Rome1,050 km
Viale dell'Esperanto 26, 00144 Roma
The nearest North Korean missions to Athens are in Sofia, Bulgaria (520 km from Athens), Bucharest, Romania (748 km) and Rome, Italy (1,050 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Greece; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Greece
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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 Greece 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 Greek citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Greek citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Greek citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Greece. Greek citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Greece from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Greek citizens
China and South Korea admit Greek citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Greece
North Korean citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Greece and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Greek citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Greece?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Greece. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Sofia, Bulgaria, 520 km from Athens.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Greece?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
Can Greek citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Greek 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.