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North Korea
North Korea visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish 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 Irish citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Ireland on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in London452 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
- Embassy of North Korea in Bern1,207 km
Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
- Embassy of North Korea in Berlin1,315 km
Glinkastraße 7, 10117 Berlin
Measured from Dublin, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in London, the United Kingdom (452 km), Bern, Switzerland (1,207 km) and Berlin, Germany (1,315 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ireland 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 Ireland
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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 Ireland 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Irish citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Irish citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Irish citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Ireland. Irish citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Ireland from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Irish citizens
China and South Korea admit Irish citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Ireland
Ireland requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Ireland and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Irish citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Ireland?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Ireland. The nearest North Korean embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 452 km from Dublin.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Ireland requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Irish citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Irish 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.