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North Korea
North Korea visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Indian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in India on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 801 km
- 2,846 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang2,908 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
The nearest North Korean missions to New Delhi are in Kathmandu, Nepal (801 km from New Delhi), Vientiane, Laos (2,846 km) and Khlong Luang, Thailand (2,908 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from India; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to India
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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 India 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 Indian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Indian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in India. Indian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to India from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Indian citizens
China requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to India
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India. The rule is the same in both directions between India and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Indian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in India?
No. North Korea has no embassy in India. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 801 km from New Delhi.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for India?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Can Indian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.