North Korea
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Pakistan visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Pakistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Pakistan visa?
Pakistan Online Visa System (POVS)
Key facts
- Processing time
- From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category
Pakistan’s official site for the e-Visa is visa.nadra.gov.pk. Processing time, as Pakistan states it: From 24 working hours (business, BVL countries) to 4 weeks, depending on category.
Pakistani missions in North Korea
Pakistan has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Pakistani citizens travelling to North Korea
PakistanNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Pakistan
Travel advice for Pakistan
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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.
Before travelling from North Korea to Pakistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Pakistan at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 15 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Pakistan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Pakistan
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Pakistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Pakistan is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Pakistan’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
China, Afghanistan and India require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Pakistani citizens travelling to North Korea
Pakistani citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Pakistani embassy in North Korea?
The Pakistani embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Pakistan visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan.
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.