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Syria visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Syria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Syria visa?
Syrian missions in North Korea
Syria has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
Syrian citizens travelling to North Korea
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Travel advice for Syria
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Syria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Syria at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Syria (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Syria (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Syria
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Syria 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 Syria is applied for online on its official government portal; North Korean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Syria’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Turkey and Lebanon require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Syrian citizens travelling to North Korea
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Syria?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Syrian embassy in North Korea?
The Syrian embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Can North Korean citizens enter Syria visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Syria.
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.