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🇪🇬 Does an Egyptian need a visa for North Korea 🇰🇵?
Yes. Egyptian 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 Egyptian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of North Korea or its official government website before you travel.
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 · Currency: North Korean won (KPW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +850
U.S. State Department travel advisory for North Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 7 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Egypt (C, F) works with sockets in North Korea. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Egypt: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering North Korea →
Your embassy in North Korea
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in North Korea, contact the embassy of Egypt:
- Embassy of Egypt in Pyongyang
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near North Korea for Egyptian passport holders
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 21 days
- 🇯🇴 Jordan — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
- 🇮🇩 Indonesia — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Egypt: North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.
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Questions
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Egyptian 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 Egypt?
North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Egypt, usually at the airport or land border.