Kyrgyzstan
North Korea
North Korea visa for Kyrgyz citizens
Entry requirement
Kyrgyz citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- 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 Kyrgyz citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Kyrgyzstan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,945 km
- 2,565 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Moscow2,995 km
Мосфильмовская улица 72, 119285 Moscow
The nearest North Korean missions to Bishkek are in Kathmandu, Nepal (1,945 km from Bishkek), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (2,565 km) and Moscow, Russia (2,995 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan
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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.
Before travelling from Kyrgyzstan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kyrgyz citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Kyrgyz citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kyrgyz citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Kyrgyzstan from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Kyrgyz citizens
Russia admits Kyrgyz citizens visa-free. China requires Kyrgyz citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan admits North Korean citizens without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Kyrgyz citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Kyrgyzstan?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Kyrgyzstan. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1,945 km from Bishkek.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kyrgyzstan?
Kyrgyzstan admits North Korean citizens without a visa.
Can Kyrgyz citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Kyrgyz 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.