Sweden
North Korea
North Korea visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- 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 Sweden
- Embassy of North Korea in Stockholm
Norra Kungsvägen 39, Stockholm
North Korea has 1 mission in Sweden, with its embassy in Stockholm.
North Korean citizens travelling to Sweden
North KoreaSweden Visa required Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Swedish citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Swedish citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swedish citizens apply
In Sweden, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Stockholm, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
China and South Korea admit Swedish citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Sweden
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden. The rule is the same in both directions between Sweden and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Sweden?
The North Korean embassy in Sweden is in Stockholm.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Sweden?
North Korean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Sweden.
Can Swedish citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Swedish 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.