Lesotho
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Lesotho
Entry requirement
Citizens of Lesotho 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 Lesotho apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Lesotho on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Pretoria401 km
Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,715 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
- 3,063 km
Measured from Maseru, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (401 km), Luanda, Angola (2,715 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (3,063 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Lesotho 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 Lesotho
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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 Lesotho 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 citizens of Lesotho can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Lesotho 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 Lesotho apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Lesotho. Citizens of Lesotho apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Lesotho from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Lesotho
China and Russia require citizens of Lesotho to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Lesotho
Lesotho requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Lesotho and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Lesotho need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Lesotho need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Lesotho?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Lesotho. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 401 km from Maseru.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Lesotho?
Lesotho requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of Lesotho enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Lesotho 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.