North Korea
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan visa for North Korean citizens
Entry requirement
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Uzbekistan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Uzbekistan visa?
Visa-free stay and tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: up to 30 days for nationals on the 30-day list (longer or shorter for some neighbours and Gulf states); tourist visa: up to 1 month.
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Invitation-applications to the Ministry: 4 working days.
Uzbekistan’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is e-visa.gov.uz. Processing time, as Uzbekistan states it: Invitation-applications to the Ministry: 4 working days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: up to 30 days for nationals on the 30-day list (longer or shorter for some neighbours and Gulf states); tourist visa: up to 1 month.
Where North Korean citizens apply for a visa for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan 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.
- Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul199 km
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- 805 km
- 3,744 km
The nearest Uzbek missions to Pyongyang are in Seoul, South Korea (199 km from Pyongyang), Beijing, China (805 km) and Bangkok, Thailand (3,744 km). Uzbekistan sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Uzbek citizens travelling to North Korea
UzbekistanNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Uzbekistan
Travel advice for Uzbekistan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from North Korea to Uzbekistan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Uzbekistan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 25 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Uzbekistan (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Uzbekistan (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long North Korean citizens can stay in Uzbekistan
How long North Korean citizens may stay in Uzbekistan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How North Korean citizens apply
Uzbekistan has no embassy or career consulate in North Korea. North Korean citizens apply through a mission of Uzbekistan accredited to North Korea from abroad; the official visa portal of Uzbekistan names the right place.
Uzbekistan’s neighbours for North Korean citizens
Kyrgyzstan admits North Korean citizens visa-free. Turkmenistan and Afghanistan require North Korean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Uzbek citizens travelling to North Korea
Uzbek citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Uzbekistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Uzbekistan.
Is there an embassy of Uzbekistan in North Korea?
No. Uzbekistan has no embassy in North Korea. The nearest Uzbek embassy is in Seoul, South Korea, 199 km from Pyongyang.
How much does the Uzbekistan tourist visa cost?
Uzbekistan’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Invitation-applications to the Ministry: 4 working days.
Do Uzbek citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Uzbek citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Can North Korean citizens enter Uzbekistan visa-free?
No; North Korean citizens need a visa for Uzbekistan 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.