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🇺🇦 Does a Ukrainian 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 Ukraine (C, F) works with sockets in North Korea. Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; Ukraine: 230 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 →

Easier destinations near North Korea for Ukrainian passport holders

• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 14 days
• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa-free
• 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇧🇳 Brunei — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
• 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan — Visa-free 90 days

The other way round

🇰🇵 North Korean passport holders visiting Ukraine: North Korean passport holders need a visa for Ukraine, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ukraine before travelling.

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