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North Korea visa for Emirati citizens

Visa required

Emirati citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

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 Emirati citizens apply for a visa for North Korea

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

The nearest North Korean missions to Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City are in Damascus, Syria (2,023 km from Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City), Kathmandu, Nepal (3,101 km) and Bucharest, Romania (3,389 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates

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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 the United Arab Emirates 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Emirati citizens can stay in North Korea

How long Emirati citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Emirati citizens apply

North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in the United Arab Emirates. Emirati citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to the United Arab Emirates from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.

North Korea’s neighbours for Emirati citizens

China, South Korea and Russia admit Emirati citizens visa-free.

North Korean citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Emirati citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of North Korea in the United Arab Emirates?

No. North Korea has no embassy in the United Arab Emirates. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Damascus, Syria, 2,023 km from Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Emirati citizens enter North Korea visa-free?

No; Emirati 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.