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Ukraine visa for North Korean citizens

Visa required

North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ukraine visa?

Visa-free stay and short-term visa (type C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.

Apply on State Migration Service of Ukraine

All visa types for Ukraine

Ukraine’s official site for the tourist visa is dmsu.gov.ua. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days within any 180-day period for visa-free nationals; the visa period for others.

Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Ukraine

Ukraine 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.

The nearest Ukrainian missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (199 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (804 km) and Tokyo, Japan (1,289 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of North Korea is decided by Ukraine, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Ukrainian citizens travelling to North Korea

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Travel advice for Ukraine

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.

For a trip from North Korea to Ukraine, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ukraine at Level 4, do not travel (updated 27 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ukraine (updated 2 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Ukraine (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 Ukraine

How long North Korean citizens may stay in Ukraine is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How North Korean citizens apply

Ukraine has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Ukraine accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Ukraine names the right place.

Ukraine’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Belarus and Romania require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Ukrainian citizens travelling to North Korea

North Korea requires Ukrainian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Ukraine.

Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine?

North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Ukraine in North Korea?

No. Ukraine has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Ukrainian embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 199 km from Pyongyang.

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Ukrainian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can North Korean citizens enter Ukraine visa-free?

No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine obtained in advance.

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.