North Korea
Kuwait
Kuwait visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
Kuwait requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Kuwait visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Kuwait visa?
Tourist visa (tourism visit entry permit): e-visa or visa on arrival
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to three months from the date of entry.
- Processing time
- Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival.
Kuwait’s official site for the tourist visa is kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw. Processing time, as Kuwait states it: Usually one to two business days online; decided at the airport for visa on arrival. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to three months from the date of entry.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Kuwait
Kuwait has no embassy or consulate in North Korea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 199 km
- 806 km
- 1,291 km
Measured from Pyongyang, Kuwaiti embassies and consulates are closest in Seoul, South Korea (199 km), Beijing, China (806 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,291 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Kuwait, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to North Korea
KuwaitNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Kuwait
Travel advice for Kuwait
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
For a trip from North Korea to Kuwait, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Kuwait at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Kuwait (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Kuwait (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Kuwait
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Kuwait is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Kuwait has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Kuwait accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Kuwait names the right place.
Kuwait’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Saudi Arabia requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Kuwaiti citizens travelling to North Korea
Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Kuwait.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
Kuwait requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Kuwait in North Korea?
No. Kuwait has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Kuwaiti embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 199 km from Pyongyang.
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Kuwait visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Kuwait 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.