Uganda
North Korea
North Korea visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
- 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 Uganda
North Korea has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
North Korean citizens travelling to Uganda
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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.
Ugandan 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
In Uganda, applications go to the North Korean embassy in Kampala, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
China and Russia require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Uganda
North Korean citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Ugandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Where is the North Korean embassy in Uganda?
The North Korean embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Uganda?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.