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North Korea visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,378 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Khlong Luang2,403 km
จังหวัด ปทุมธานี 태국, Khlong Luang
- 2,754 km
Measured from Colombo, North Korean embassies and consulates are closest in Kathmandu, Nepal (2,378 km), Khlong Luang, Thailand (2,403 km) and Vientiane, Laos (2,754 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka
North KoreaSri Lanka No admission Sri Lanka visa for citizens of North Korea
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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
China and Russia require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Sri Lanka, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Sri Lanka?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kathmandu, Nepal, 2,378 km from Colombo.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
North Korean citizens are currently not admitted to Sri Lanka, according to the visa data used here.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.