Palestine
North Korea
North Korea visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
Palestinian 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 Palestinian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Palestine on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Damascus231 km
شارع فارس الخوري 52, دمشق
- Embassy of North Korea in Sofia1,569 km
Софийско поле 3, 1756 София
- Embassy of North Korea in Bucharest1,595 km
Șoseaua Nordului 26, București
Measured from Palestine, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Damascus, Syria (231 km), Sofia, Bulgaria (1,569 km) and Bucharest, Romania (1,595 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Palestine 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 Palestine
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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.
Palestinian 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 Palestinian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Palestine. Palestinian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Palestine from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Palestinian citizens
China and Russia require Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Palestine
Palestine admits North Korean citizens without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Palestinian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Palestine?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Palestine. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 231 km from Palestine.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Palestine admits North Korean citizens without a visa.
Can Palestinian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Palestinian 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.