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North Korea visa for Mexican citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

North Korean missions in Mexico

North Korea has 1 mission in Mexico, with its embassy in Mexico City.

North Korean citizens travelling to Mexico

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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.

Mexican 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 Mexican citizens can stay in North Korea

How long Mexican citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Mexican citizens apply

In Mexico, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Mexico City, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.

North Korea’s neighbours for Mexican citizens

China requires Mexican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

North Korean citizens travelling to Mexico

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico. The rule is the same in both directions between Mexico and North Korea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mexican citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Mexican citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where is the North Korean embassy in Mexico?

The North Korean embassy in Mexico is in Mexico City.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Mexico?

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.

Can Mexican citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Mexican 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.