North Korea
India
India visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoi.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in North Korea
- Embassy of India in Pyongyang
6 Munsudong, District Daedonggang, Pyongyang
India has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Indian citizens travelling to North Korea
IndiaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from North Korea to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in India
How long North Korean citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
China requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to North Korea
Indian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and India.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for India?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Where is the Indian embassy in North Korea?
The Indian embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Indian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter India visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for India 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.