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North Korea visa for Peruvian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Peruvian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

North Korean missions in Peru

North Korea has 1 mission in Peru, with its embassy in Lima.

North Korean citizens travelling to Peru

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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 Peru 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Peruvian citizens can stay in North Korea

How long Peruvian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Peruvian citizens apply

In Peru, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Lima, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.

North Korea’s neighbours for Peruvian citizens

China and Russia admit Peruvian citizens visa-free.

North Korean citizens travelling to Peru

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Peru. The rule is the same in both directions between Peru and North Korea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Peruvian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Peruvian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.

Where is the North Korean embassy in Peru?

The North Korean embassy in Peru is in Lima.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Peru?

North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Peru.

Can Peruvian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Peruvian 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.