Kiribati
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Kiribati
Entry requirement
Citizens of Kiribati 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 citizens of Kiribati apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Kiribati on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Consulate General of North Korea in Vladivostok6,176 km
Невская улица 12А, 690048 Владивосток
- Consulate General of North Korea in Shenyang6,679 km
四经街, Shenyang
- 6,760 km
Measured from Tarawa, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Vladivostok, Russia (6,176 km), Shenyang, China (6,679 km) and Hong Kong (6,760 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Kiribati; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Kiribati
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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.
Citizens of Kiribati 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Kiribati can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Kiribati may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Kiribati apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Kiribati. Citizens of Kiribati apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Kiribati from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Kiribati
South Korea admits citizens of Kiribati visa-free. China and Russia require citizens of Kiribati to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Kiribati
North Korean citizens need a visa for Kiribati, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Kiribati and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Kiribati need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Kiribati need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Kiribati?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Kiribati. The nearest North Korean consulate general is in Vladivostok, Russia, 6,176 km from Tarawa.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kiribati?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Kiribati, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of Kiribati enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Kiribati 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.