Timor-Leste
North Korea
North Korea visa for citizens of Timor-Leste
Entry requirement
Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,083 km
- 3,196 km
- 3,647 km
The nearest North Korean missions to Dili are in Jakarta, Indonesia (2,083 km from Dili), Phnom Penh, Cambodia (3,196 km) and Hong Kong (3,647 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
North Korean citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
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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.
Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in North Korea
How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Timor-Leste apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste
China and Russia require citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Timor-Leste
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for North Korea?
Citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Timor-Leste?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Timor-Leste. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Jakarta, Indonesia, 2,083 km from Dili.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Timor-Leste?
North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter North Korea visa-free?
No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.