Kazakhstan
North Korea
North Korea visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Kazakh citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Kazakhstan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Moscow2,279 km
Мосфильмовская улица 72, 119285 Moscow
- 2,559 km
- 2,860 km
Measured from Astana, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Moscow, Russia (2,279 km), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (2,559 km) and Kathmandu, Nepal (2,860 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan
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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.
Kazakh 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kazakh citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kazakh citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Kazakhstan. Kazakh citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Kazakhstan from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
China and Russia admit Kazakh citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Kazakhstan?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Kazakhstan. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Moscow, Russia, 2,279 km from Astana.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan, applied for online before travel.
Can Kazakh citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Kazakh 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.