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North Korea visa for Jamaican citizens
Entry requirement
Jamaican 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 Jamaican citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Jamaica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana816 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City2,361 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima3,346 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
The nearest North Korean missions to Kingston are in Havana, Cuba (816 km from Kingston), Mexico City, Mexico (2,361 km) and Lima, Peru (3,346 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Jamaica 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 Jamaica
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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 Jamaica 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 Jamaican citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Jamaican citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Jamaican citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Jamaica. Jamaican citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Jamaica from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Jamaican citizens
Russia admits Jamaican citizens visa-free. China requires Jamaican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Jamaica
Jamaica requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Jamaica and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Jamaican citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Jamaica?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Jamaica. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 816 km from Kingston.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Jamaica requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Jamaican citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Jamaican 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.