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North Korea
North Korea visa for Portuguese citizens
Entry requirement
Portuguese 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 Portuguese citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Portugal on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Madrid500 km
Calle de Darío Aparicio 43, Madrid
- Embassy of North Korea in London1,579 km
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
- Embassy of North Korea in Bern1,629 km
Pourtalèsstrasse 43, 3074 Muri bei Bern
Measured from Lisbon, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Madrid, Spain (500 km), London, the United Kingdom (1,579 km) and Bern, Switzerland (1,629 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Portugal 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 Portugal
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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 Portugal 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 Portuguese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Portuguese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Portuguese citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Portugal. Portuguese citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Portugal from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens
China and South Korea admit Portuguese citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Portugal
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal. The rule is the same in both directions between Portugal and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Portuguese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Portugal?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Portugal. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Madrid, Spain, 500 km from Lisbon.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Portugal?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Can Portuguese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Portuguese 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.