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North Korea visa for Russian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
3 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

North Korean missions in Russia

All missions of North Korea in Russia

North Korea has 3 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Vladivostok. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Nizhny Novgorod.

North Korean citizens travelling to Russia

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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.

For a trip from Russia to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Russian citizens can stay in North Korea

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

How Russian citizens apply

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

North Korea’s neighbours for Russian citizens

China admits Russian citizens visa-free.

North Korean citizens travelling to Russia

Russia requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for North Korea?

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

Where is the North Korean embassy in Russia?

The North Korean embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there is also a consulate in Vladivostok.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Russia?

Russia requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Can Russian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Russian 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.