New Zealand
North Korea
North Korea visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- 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 New Zealand citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 7,717 km
- 9,232 km
- 9,426 km
Measured from Wellington, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Jakarta, Indonesia (7,717 km), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (9,232 km) and Hong Kong (9,426 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of New Zealand 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 New Zealand
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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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in North Korea
How long New Zealand citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How New Zealand citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in New Zealand. New Zealand citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to New Zealand from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
China and South Korea admit New Zealand citizens visa-free. Russia requires New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to New Zealand
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand. The rule is the same in both directions between New Zealand and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for North Korea?
New Zealand citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in New Zealand?
No. North Korea has no embassy in New Zealand. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 7,717 km from Wellington.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to New Zealand.
Can New Zealand citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; New Zealand 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.