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North Korea
North Korea visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
North Korea requires Ukrainian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Ukrainian citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in Ukraine on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Minsk437 km
1-ы Сморгаўскі завулак 16, Мінск
- 686 km
- Embassy of North Korea in Bucharest743 km
Șoseaua Nordului 26, București
The nearest North Korean missions to Kyiv are in Minsk, Belarus (437 km from Kyiv), Warsaw, Poland (686 km) and Bucharest, Romania (743 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ukraine 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 Ukraine
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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.
For a trip from Ukraine to North Korea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Ukrainian citizens can stay in North Korea
How long Ukrainian citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ukrainian citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to Ukraine from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for Ukrainian citizens
Russia admits Ukrainian citizens visa-free. China requires Ukrainian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to Ukraine
North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ukraine and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
North Korea requires Ukrainian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in Ukraine?
No. North Korea has no embassy in Ukraine. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Minsk, Belarus, 437 km from Kyiv.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
North Korean citizens need a visa for Ukraine, obtained before travel.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; Ukrainian 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.