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🇺🇬 Does a Ugandan 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

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: North Korea uses plug types A, C, F, Uganda uses G. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Uganda: 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 Ugandan passport holders

• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia — e-Visa

The other way round

🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Uganda: North Korean passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ugandan passport at a glance

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