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North Korea visa for Polish citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

North Korea requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at krld.pl

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

North Korean missions in Poland

  • Embassy of North Korea in Warsaw

    Embassy · Warsaw

    Today 09:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00

North Korea has 1 mission in Poland, with its embassy in Warsaw.

North Korean citizens travelling to Poland

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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.

Polish 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).

Good to know

How long Polish citizens can stay in North Korea

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

How Polish citizens apply

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

North Korea’s neighbours for Polish citizens

China and South Korea admit Polish citizens visa-free.

North Korean citizens travelling to Poland

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Polish citizens need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the North Korean embassy in Poland?

The North Korean embassy in Poland is in Warsaw.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Poland?

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

Can Polish citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Polish citizens need a visa for North Korea obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.