Mauritania
North Korea
North Korea visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens 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 Mauritanian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Mauritania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 409 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja2,723 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
- Embassy of North Korea in Madrid2,750 km
Calle de Darío Aparicio 43, Madrid
Measured from Nouakchott, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Dakar, Senegal (409 km), Abuja, Nigeria (2,723 km) and Madrid, Spain (2,750 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mauritania 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 Mauritania
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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.
For a trip from Mauritania to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritania. Mauritanian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Mauritania from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
China and Russia require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Mauritania
North Korean citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Mauritania?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Mauritania. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Dakar, Senegal, 409 km from Nouakchott.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Mauritanian 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.