Nepal
North Korea
North Korea visa for Nepali citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Nepal
North Korea has 1 mission in Nepal, with its embassy in Kathmandu.
North Korean citizens travelling to Nepal
North KoreaNepal Visa on arrival Nepal visa for citizens of North Korea
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 Nepal 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 Nepali citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Nepali citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nepali citizens apply
In Nepal, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Kathmandu, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Nepali citizens
China and Russia require Nepali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Nepal
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Nepali citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Nepal?
The North Korean embassy in Nepal is in Kathmandu.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Nepal?
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Nepal at the border; it covers up to 150 days.
Can Nepali citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Nepali 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.