Syria
North Korea
North Korea visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian 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 Syria
- Embassy of North Korea in Damascus
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North Korea has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
North Korean citizens travelling to Syria
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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 Syria 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Syrian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
In Syria, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Damascus, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
China and Russia require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Syria
Syria requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Syrian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Syria?
The North Korean embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Syria?
Syria requires a visa from North Korean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Syrian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Syrian 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.