Malawi
North Korea
North Korea visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Malawian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Pretoria1,432 km
Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria
- 1,595 km
- 2,296 km
Measured from Lilongwe, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (1,432 km), Kampala, Uganda (1,595 km) and Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,296 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Malawi
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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.
Malawian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Malawian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Malawian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Malawi from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
China and Russia require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Malawi
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Malawian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Malawi?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,432 km from Lilongwe.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Malawi?
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Malawian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Malawian 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.