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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Does an Ecuadorean need a visa for North Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต?

Visa required

Yes. Ecuadorean passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of North Korea before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ecuadorean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of North Korea or its official government website before you travel.

โš  U.S. State Department travel advisory for North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 29 April 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

North Korea at a glance

Capital: Pyongyang ยท Currency: North Korean won (KPW, โ‚ฉ) ยท Official languages: Korean ยท Calling code: +850

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (A); for type B plugs bring a travel adapter for North Korea's sockets (A, C, F). Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Ecuador: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต North Korean passport holders visiting Ecuador: North Korean passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ecuadorean passport at a glance

51visa-free
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29visa on arrival
41e-Visa
73visa required

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Questions

Do Ecuadorean citizens need a visa for North Korea?

Ecuadorean passport holders need a visa for North Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of North Korea before travelling.

Does a North Korean need a visa for Ecuador?

North Korean passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.