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North Korea visa for citizens of Tuvalu

Visa required

North Korea requires citizens of Tuvalu to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which North Korea visa?

All visa types for North Korea

Where citizens of Tuvalu apply for a visa for North Korea

North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Tuvalu on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest North Korean missions to Funafuti are in Vladivostok, Russia (7,468 km from Funafuti), Hong Kong (7,863 km) and Shenyang, China (7,959 km). North Korea sets which of its missions takes applications from Tuvalu; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

North Korean citizens travelling to Tuvalu

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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 Tuvalu 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Tuvalu can stay in North Korea

How long citizens of Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu apply

North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Tuvalu. Citizens of Tuvalu apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Tuvalu from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.

North Korea’s neighbours for citizens of Tuvalu

South Korea admits citizens of Tuvalu visa-free. China and Russia require citizens of Tuvalu to obtain a visa in advance.

North Korean citizens travelling to Tuvalu

North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Tuvalu need a visa for North Korea?

North Korea requires citizens of Tuvalu to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of North Korea in Tuvalu?

No. North Korea has no embassy in Tuvalu. The nearest North Korean consulate general is in Vladivostok, Russia, 7,468 km from Funafuti.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tuvalu?

North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Tuvalu enter North Korea visa-free?

No; citizens of Tuvalu 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.