United Kingdom
North Korea
North Korea visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 the United Kingdom
- Embassy of North Korea in London
Gunnersbury Avenue 73, W5 4LP London
North Korea has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
North Korean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in North Korea
How long British citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the North Korean embassy in London, or to a visa centre acting for North Korea; fees, documents and processing times are published by North Korea.
North Korea’s neighbours for British citizens
South Korea admits British citizens visa-free. China and Russia require British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for North Korea?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Where is the North Korean embassy in the United Kingdom?
The North Korean embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; British 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.