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North Korea visa for Norwegian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Norwegian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
Where Norwegian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Norway on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Stockholm419 km
Norra Kungsvägen 39, Stockholm
- Embassy of North Korea in Berlin839 km
Glinkastraße 7, 10117 Berlin
- 1,068 km
Measured from Oslo, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Stockholm, Sweden (419 km), Berlin, Germany (839 km) and Warsaw, Poland (1,068 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Norway is decided by North Korea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
North Korean citizens travelling to Norway
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Travel advice for North Korea
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to the whole country
- 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.
Norwegian citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates North Korea at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 April 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to the whole of North Korea (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for North Korea (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Norwegian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Norwegian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Norwegian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Norway. Norwegian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Norway from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Norwegian citizens
China and South Korea admit Norwegian citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Norway
North Korean citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Norway and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Norwegian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Norway?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Norway. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Stockholm, Sweden, 419 km from Oslo.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Norway?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Norway, obtained before travel.
Can Norwegian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Norwegian citizens need a visa for North Korea 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.