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🇦🇪 Does an Emirati 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

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for North Korea's sockets (A, C, F). Mains voltage differs (North Korea: 110/220 V; the United Arab Emirates: 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 →

Easier destinations near North Korea for Emirati passport holders

• 🇨🇳 China — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇯🇵 Japan — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇲🇳 Mongolia — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇰🇷 South Korea — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇹🇼 Taiwan — e-Visa

The other way round

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

The Emirati passport at a glance

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