Rwanda
North Korea
North Korea visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 380 km
- 1,663 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,019 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
The nearest North Korean missions to Kigali are in Kampala, Uganda (380 km from Kigali), Kinshasa, DR Congo (1,663 km) and Luanda, Angola (2,019 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Rwanda; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Rwanda
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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 Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Rwanda from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
China and Russia require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Rwanda
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Rwanda?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 380 km from Kigali.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
North Korean citizens receive their visa for Rwanda at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.