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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for North Korea 🇰🇵?

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 Iran (C, F) works with sockets in North Korea. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Iran: 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 Iran:

• Embassy of Iran 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 Iranian passport holders

• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
• 🇹🇼 Taiwan — e-Visa

The other way round

🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Iran: North Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iran, usually at the airport or land border.

The Iranian passport at a glance

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