North Korea
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in North Korea
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Pyongyang
Munsu-Dong Compound, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Pyongyang
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in North Korea, with its embassy in Pyongyang.
British citizens travelling to North Korea
United KingdomNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
North Korean citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (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 the United Kingdom
How long North Korean citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Pyongyang, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Ireland requires North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to North Korea
British citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in North Korea?
The British embassy in North Korea is in Pyongyang.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for North Korea?
British citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.