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North Korea
North Korea visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Kenya on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 502 km
- 2,416 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,748 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
Measured from Nairobi, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Kampala, Uganda (502 km), Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,416 km) and Luanda, Angola (2,748 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Kenya; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Kenya
North KoreaKenya Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Kenya visa for citizens of North Korea
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 Kenya 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).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Kenyan citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kenyan citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Kenya. Kenyan citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Kenya from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
China requires Kenyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Kenya
Before flying to Kenya, North Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Kenyan citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Kenya?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Kenya. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 502 km from Nairobi.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Before flying to Kenya, North Korean citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
Can Kenyan citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Kenyan 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.