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North Korea
North Korea visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai 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 Thailand
North Korea has 1 mission in Thailand, with its embassy in Khlong Luang.
North Korean citizens travelling to Thailand
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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.
Thai citizens planning a trip to North Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Thai citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Thai citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
In Thailand, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Khlong Luang, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Thai citizens
China and Russia admit Thai citizens visa-free.
North Korean citizens travelling to Thailand
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Thai citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Thailand?
The North Korean embassy in Thailand is in Khlong Luang.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Thailand?
North Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for online before travel.
Can Thai citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Thai 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.