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North Korea visa for Israeli citizens

Visa required

North Korea requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

Where Israeli citizens apply for a visa for North Korea

North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Israel on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest North Korean missions to Israel are in Damascus, Syria (196 km), Sofia, Bulgaria (1,551 km) and Bucharest, Romania (1,572 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Israel 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 Israel

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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 Israel 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Israeli citizens can stay in North Korea

How long Israeli citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Israeli citizens apply

North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Israel. Israeli citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Israel from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.

North Korea’s neighbours for Israeli citizens

South Korea and Russia admit Israeli citizens visa-free. China requires Israeli citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

North Korean citizens travelling to Israel

North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Israel, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Israeli citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of North Korea in Israel?

No. North Korea has no embassy in Israel. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 196 km from Israel.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Israel?

North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Israel, applied for online before travel.

Can Israeli citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Israeli 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.