South Sudan
North Korea
North Korea visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
South Sudanese 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 South Sudanese citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in South Sudan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 515 km
- 2,079 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Luanda2,548 km
Avenida Pedro de C. Vandunem-Loy, Luanda
Measured from Juba, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Kampala, Uganda (515 km), Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,079 km) and Luanda, Angola (2,548 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Sudan 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 South Sudan
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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.
South Sudanese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in North Korea
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in South Sudan. South Sudanese citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to South Sudan from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
China and Russia require South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to South Sudan
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for North Korea?
South Sudanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in South Sudan?
No. North Korea has no embassy in South Sudan. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 515 km from Juba.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for South Sudan?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for South Sudan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; South Sudanese 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.