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China visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kp.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in North Korea
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- Consulate General of China in Chongjin
Chonmasan Hotel 4F, Chonma Dong, Sinam District, Chongjin City, HamGyongBuk-Do, D.P.R Korea
All missions of China in North Korea
China has 2 missions in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang. Consulates: Chongjin.
Chinese citizens travelling to North Korea
ChinaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in China
How long North Korean citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
In North Korea, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Pyongyang and the consulate in Chongjin, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Kyrgyzstan admits North Korean citizens visa-free. Mongolia, Afghanistan and India require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to North Korea
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for China?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in North Korea?
The Chinese embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang; there is also a consulate in Chongjin.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Can North Korean citizens enter China visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.