Republic of the Congo
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Republic of the Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 6 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda565 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
- Embassy of North Korea in Abuja1,714 km
Diplomatic Drive 350, Abuja
Measured from Brazzaville, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Kinshasa, DR Congo (6 km), Luanda, Angola (565 km) and Abuja, Nigeria (1,714 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from the Republic of the Congo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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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.
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in the Republic of the Congo. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to the Republic of the Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
China and Russia require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in the Republic of the Congo?
No. North Korea has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kinshasa, DR Congo, 6 km from Brazzaville.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.