Guatemala
North Korea
North Korea visa for Guatemalan citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Guatemalan 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 Guatemalan citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Guatemala on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City1,064 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana1,272 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima3,322 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
The nearest North Korean missions to Guatemala City are in Mexico City, Mexico (1,064 km from Guatemala City), Havana, Cuba (1,272 km) and Lima, Peru (3,322 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Guatemala; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Guatemala
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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 Guatemala 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).
Good to know
How long Guatemalan citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Guatemalan citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Guatemalan citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Guatemala. Guatemalan citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Guatemala from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Guatemalan citizens
Russia admits Guatemalan citizens visa-free. China requires Guatemalan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Guatemala
Guatemala requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Guatemala and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Guatemalan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Guatemala?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Guatemala. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Mexico City, Mexico, 1,064 km from Guatemala City.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Guatemala?
Guatemala requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Guatemalan citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Guatemalan 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.