Tanzania
North Korea
North Korea visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- 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 Tanzanian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Tanzania on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 803 km
- 2,276 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Pretoria2,319 km
Waterpoort Street 958, Pretoria
The nearest North Korean missions to Dodoma are in Kampala, Uganda (803 km from Dodoma), Kinshasa, DR Congo (2,276 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (2,319 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Tanzania 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 Tanzania
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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.
Before travelling from Tanzania to North Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Tanzanian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Tanzanian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Tanzania. Tanzanian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Tanzania from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
China and Russia require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Tanzania
Tanzania issues North Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Tanzania?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Tanzania. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 803 km from Dodoma.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania issues North Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Tanzanian 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.