Netherlands
North Korea
North Korea visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Netherlands on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in London368 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
- Embassy of North Korea in Berlin576 km
Glinkastraße 7, 10117 Berlin
- Embassy of North Korea in Bern634 km
Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
The nearest North Korean missions to Amsterdam are in London, the United Kingdom (368 km from Amsterdam), Berlin, Germany (576 km) and Bern, Switzerland (634 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from the Netherlands; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to the Netherlands
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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 Netherlands 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 Dutch citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Dutch citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Dutch citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in the Netherlands. Dutch citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to the Netherlands from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
China and South Korea admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to the Netherlands
North Korean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Dutch citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in the Netherlands?
No. North Korea has no embassy in the Netherlands. The nearest North Korean embassy is in London, the United Kingdom, 368 km from Amsterdam.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
North Korean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Can Dutch citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.