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North Korea
North Korea visa for Spanish citizens
Entry requirement
Spanish citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- North Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which North Korea visa?
North Korean missions in Spain
- Embassy of North Korea in Madrid
Calle de Darío Aparicio 43, Madrid
North Korea has 1 mission in Spain, with its embassy in Madrid.
North Korean citizens travelling to Spain
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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 Spain 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Spanish citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Spanish citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Spanish citizens apply
In Spain, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Madrid, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Spanish citizens
China and South Korea admit Spanish citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Spain
North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Spain and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Spanish citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Spain?
The North Korean embassy in Spain is in Madrid.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Can Spanish citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Spanish 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.