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North Korea
North Korea visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
- 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 US citizens apply for a visa for North Korea
North Korea has no embassy or consulate in United States on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of North Korea in Havana1,825 km
Calle 17 752, Havana
- Embassy of North Korea in Mexico City3,034 km
Calle Halley 12, Mexico City
- Embassy of North Korea in Lima5,669 km
Guillermo Marconi 325, San Isidro
The nearest North Korean missions to Washington D.C. are in Havana, Cuba (1,825 km from Washington D.C.), Mexico City, Mexico (3,034 km) and Lima, Peru (5,669 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the United States 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 States
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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.
US 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in North Korea
How long US citizens may stay in North Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
North Korea has no embassy or career consulate in the United States. US citizens apply through a mission of North Korea accredited to the United States from abroad; the official visa portal of North Korea names the right place.
North Korea’s neighbours for US citizens
South Korea admits US citizens visa-free. China and Russia require US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
North Korean citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the United States and North Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for North Korea?
US citizens need a visa for North Korea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of North Korea in the United States?
No. North Korea has no embassy in the United States. The nearest North Korean embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 1,825 km from Washington D.C.
Do North Korean citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can US citizens enter North Korea visa-free?
No; US 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.