Maldives
North Korea
North Korea visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Maldivian 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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,898 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang3,168 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
- 3,517 km
The nearest North Korean missions to Malé are in Kathmandu, Nepal (2,898 km from Malé), Khlong Luang, Thailand (3,168 km) and Vientiane, Laos (3,517 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Maldives 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 the Maldives
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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 the Maldives 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 Maldivian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
China and Russia admit Maldivian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to the Maldives
North Korean citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in the Maldives?
No. North Korea has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2,898 km from Malé.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the Maldives?
North Korean citizens receive their visa for the Maldives at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Maldivian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.