Iraq
North Korea
North Korea visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Damascus750 km
شارع فارس الخوري 52, دمشق
- Embassy of North Korea in Bucharest2,003 km
Șoseaua Nordului 26, București
- Embassy of North Korea in Sofia2,106 km
Софийско поле 3, 1756 София
Measured from Baghdad, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Damascus, Syria (750 km), Bucharest, Romania (2,003 km) and Sofia, Bulgaria (2,106 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Iraq; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Iraq
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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.
Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Iraq from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
China and Russia require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Iraq
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Iraq?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 750 km from Baghdad.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Iraq?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.