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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for North Korea 🇰🇵?
Yes. Kenyan 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 Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of North Korea or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ 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 · Currency: North Korean won (KPW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +850
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: North Korea uses plug types A, C, F, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near North Korea for Kenyan passport holders
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
- 🇲🇳 Mongolia — e-Visa
The other way round
🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Kenya: North Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Kenyan 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 Kenya?
North Korean passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.