Pakistan
North Korea
North Korea visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- 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 Pakistani citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Pakistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,350 km
- 3,222 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Damascus3,382 km
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The nearest North Korean missions to Islamabad are in Kathmandu, Nepal (1,350 km from Islamabad), Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (3,222 km) and Damascus, Syria (3,382 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Pakistan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Pakistan
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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.
Before travelling from Pakistan to North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).
Good to know
How long Pakistani citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Pakistan. Pakistani citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Pakistan from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
China and Russia require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Pakistan
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Pakistani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Pakistan?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Pakistan. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 1,350 km from Islamabad.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Pakistan?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel.
Can Pakistani citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Pakistani 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.