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North Korea visa for Icelandic citizens
Entry requirement
Icelandic 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 Icelandic citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Iceland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in London1,881 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
- Embassy of North Korea in Stockholm2,133 km
Norra Kungsvägen 39, Stockholm
- Embassy of North Korea in Berlin2,385 km
Glinkastraße 7, 10117 Berlin
The nearest North Korean missions to Reykjavik are in London, the United Kingdom (1,881 km from Reykjavik), Stockholm, Sweden (2,133 km) and Berlin, Germany (2,385 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iceland is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Iceland
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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.
Icelandic citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Icelandic citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Icelandic citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Icelandic citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Iceland. Icelandic citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Iceland from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Icelandic citizens
China and South Korea admit Icelandic citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Iceland
Iceland requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Iceland and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Icelandic citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Iceland?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Iceland. The nearest North Korean embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 1,881 km from Reykjavik.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Iceland?
Iceland requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Icelandic citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Icelandic 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.