Laos
North Korea
North Korea visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Laos
- Embassy of North Korea in Vientiane Today · Closed
North Korea has 1 mission in Laos, with its embassy in Vientiane.
North Korean citizens travelling to Laos
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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.
Lao 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 Lao citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Lao citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
In Laos, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Vientiane, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Russia admits Lao citizens visa-free. China requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Laos
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Lao citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Laos?
The North Korean embassy in Laos is in Vientiane.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Laos?
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Lao 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.