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North Korea visa for Panamanian citizens
Entry requirement
Panamanian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- 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 Panamanian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Panama on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana1,602 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima2,360 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City2,413 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
The nearest North Korean missions to Panama City are in Havana, Cuba (1,602 km from Panama City), Lima, Peru (2,360 km) and Mexico City, Mexico (2,413 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Panama 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 Panama
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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 Panama 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 Panamanian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Panamanian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Panamanian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Panama. Panamanian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Panama from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Panamanian citizens
Russia admits Panamanian citizens visa-free. China requires Panamanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Panama
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Panama. The rule is the same in both directions between Panama and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Panamanian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Panamanian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Panama?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Panama. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 1,602 km from Panama City.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Panama?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Panama.
Can Panamanian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Panamanian 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.