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North Korea
North Korea visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Italy
- Embassy of North Korea in Rome
Viale dell'Esperanto 26, 00144 Roma
North Korea has 1 mission in Italy, with its embassy in Rome.
North Korean citizens travelling to Italy
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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 Italy 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).
Good to know
How long Italian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Italian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Italian citizens apply
In Italy, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Rome, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Italian citizens
China and South Korea admit Italian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Italy
Italy requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Italy and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Italian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Italy?
The North Korean embassy in Italy is in Rome.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Italian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Italian 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.